October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Dodge (KFOD)

Lat: 42.55° N Lon: 94.18° W Elev: 1161 ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 6 Oct 4:56 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Webster County

This Afternoon
Sunny. Near steady temperature in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. West winds around 5 mph, becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs around 70. North winds around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Columbus Day
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.



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