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Significant Coastal Impacts to the Eastern Seaboard; Tropical Storm Nolo to Impact Hawaii

A Nor'easter will bring significant coastal impacts to the Mid-Atlantic and New England through the weekend. Moderate to major coastal flooding, heavy rain, strong winds and high surf expected. Tropical Storm Nolo will continue to strengthen as it moves north toward the Big Island of Hawaii. Heavy rainfall may bring life-threatening, catastrophic flooding and mudslides through the weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1022.9 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Sep 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ames IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Southeast wind around 9 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after 3am. Low around 60. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 62. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Southeast wind around 9 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers, mainly after 3am. Low around 60. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 62. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ames IA
 42.02°N 93.62°W
Last Update:
1:26 pm CDT Sep 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Sep 25, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 1, 2026
 
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