Tropical Cyclone Approaching the Mid-Atlantic; Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Threats

Heavy rain, gusty winds, storm surge, high surf and rip currents that could be life threatening, will impact the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Meanwhile, strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to affect portions of the central U.S. including heavy to excessive rainfall through this weekend. For the Intermountain region, below normal temperatures and some snow for the higher elevations. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

Fog/Mist

65°F

18°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 22 Sep 5:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Nevada IA

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Patchy fog between 7am and 10am.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind 6 to 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

    High: 73 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 63 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Windy, with a south southeast wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Windy

    High: 77 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm.  Low around 60. Windy, with a south southeast wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    T-storms and
    Windy

    Low: 60 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8am.  High near 70. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 70 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 55 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 70 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 53 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 71 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind 6 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Windy, with a south southeast wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Low around 60. Windy, with a south southeast wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8am. High near 70. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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Point Forecast:
Nevada IA
 42.02°N 93.45°W
5:15 am CDT Sep 22, 2023
6am CDT Sep 22, 2023-6pm CDT Sep 28, 2023
 
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