Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fort Dodge (KFOD)

Lat: 42.55°NLon: 94.18°WElev: 1161ft.

Fog/Mist

70°F

21°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.06 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	1.50 mi
Last update	16 Aug 12:56 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Pocahontas IA

Overnight
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 79 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light southwest wind.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the evening. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.