Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 16 Aug 5:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Gilbert IASimilar City Names

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 81. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 81. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gilbert IASimilar City Names
 42.11°N 93.65°W
5:56 am CDT Aug 16, 2026
6am CDT Aug 16, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 22, 2026
 
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