Severe Thunderstorms Across Southeast Texas; Long Duration Winter Storm for the Pacific Northwest

A storm system moving east across southeast Texas today will set the stage for scattered strong to severe thunderstorms. The main hazards will be tornadoes, gusty winds and hail. A series of fronts moving across the Northwestern quadrant of the U.S will lead to a long duration winter storm beginning today. Heavy snow is likely within the Cascades while heavy rain is expected along coastal areas. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed N 12 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 30 Nov 10:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Ames IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 45. North wind around 10 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 45 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North northeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 25 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 37 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northeast  after midnight.

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Cloudy

    Low: 26 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph in the morning.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 38 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 9pm and 3am, then a chance of rain after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

    Low: 26 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 40 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 24 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 40 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 45. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North northeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 9pm and 3am, then a chance of rain after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
Ames IA
 42.02°N 93.62°W
10:46 am CST Nov 30, 2023
11am CST Nov 30, 2023-6pm CST Dec 6, 2023
 
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