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.

Mostly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Aug 11:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Story City IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
Story City IA
 42.2°N 93.59°W
10:47 pm CDT Aug 15, 2026
11pm CDT Aug 15, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 22, 2026
 
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