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Elevated Fire Danger Today

Strong winds, near record high temperatures, and low humidity will lead to widespread elevated fire danger today. This fire danger will be higher for agricultural fields in the region. Use extreme caution when working or spending time outdoors. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Le Mars Municipal Airport (KLRJ)

Lat: 42.77°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1184ft.

Fair

N/A

Humidity NA
Wind Speed S 18 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.74 in
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Oct 11:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Akron IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 66. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 66. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Akron IA
 42.82°N 96.54°W (Elev. 1270 ft)
Last Update:
11:38 am CDT Oct 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Oct 10, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 16, 2026
 
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