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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Algona (KAXA)

Lat: 43.08°NLon: 94.27°WElev: 1220ft.

A Few Clouds

77°F

25°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 2 Jul 11:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wesley IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 81. South wind 7 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 68. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 87. North northeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Low around 68. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm. High near 84. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 81. South wind 7 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 68. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 87. North northeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Low around 68. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Independence Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm. High near 84. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wesley IA
 43.09°N 94.02°W
Last Update:
11:57 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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