Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

Thunderstorm Fog/Mist

75°F

24°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1011.4 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 10 Aug 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Sheldahl IA

Flood Watch August 10, 04:56am until August 10, 07:00pm
Severe T-storm Watch until August 10, 08:00am
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Flood Watch
Severe T-storm Watch
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    Flood Watch August 10, 04:56am until August 10, 07:00pm
    Severe T-storm Watch until August 10, 08:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 72 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Patchy fog between 7am and 10am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light south southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 5am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 5am. Steady temperature around 72. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog between 7am and 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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Point Forecast:
Sheldahl IA
 41.87°N 93.68°W
4:36 am CDT Aug 10, 2025
4am CDT Aug 10, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 16, 2025
 
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