Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fort Dodge (KFOD)

Lat: 42.55°NLon: 94.18°WElev: 1161ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 7:56 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Thor IA

Today
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. South wind 6 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 11 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 83.