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Autumn Temperatures for Eastern Third of the Country; Super Typhoon Approaching Guam

Cooler and less humid conditions for the eastern third of the nation as a cold slides off the east coast. Combination of dry and breezy conditions may result in spread of wildfires across the lower Mississippi Valley. In addition, fire weather conditions linger into portions of Southern California. For Guam, a super typhoon is approaching. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Dodge (KFOD)

Lat: 42.55°NLon: 94.18°WElev: 1161ft.

Fair

44°F

7°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1025.7 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 18 Oct 3:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Pocahontas IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 64. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Light south southeast wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 64. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Light south southeast wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Pocahontas IA
 42.74°N 94.68°W
Last Update:
1:26 am CDT Oct 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Oct 18, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 24, 2026
 
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