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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Jul 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Nevada IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind around 7 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Nevada IA
 42.02°N 93.45°W
Last Update:
10:35 am CDT Jul 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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