Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Algona (KAXA)

Lat: 43.08° N Lon: 94.27° W Elev: 1220 ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.81 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 30 Jun 9:35 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Palo Alto County

Today
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and large hail this morning. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest this afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 102 this afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. Heat index values up to 102 early in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs around 90. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Heat index values up to 100 in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs around 90. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday Night
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 100 in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 60 percent. Heat index values up to 100 early in the evening.
Independence Day
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday Night
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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