Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Algona (KAXA)

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

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 2 Jul 8:15 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Palo Alto County

Tonight
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening, then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the morning. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday Night
Thunderstorms likely. Showers likely. Humid with lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Independence Day
Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with lows in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.



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748 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
 
 

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