Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV)

Lat: 41.69°NLon: 93.57°WElev: 886ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	30.01 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	18 Aug 5:15 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Ankeny IA

Overnight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 70. Light south wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light east northeast wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 79.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.