Hazardous Coastal Conditions for the Mid-Atlantic; Storm System Approaching Southern Alaska

A Nor'easter will create hazardous marine and coastal conditions along the Mid-Atlantic coast through mid-week, with significant coastal flooding and beach erosion possible. Meanwhile, another strong storm system is forecast to bring high winds and heavy precipitation to portions of southern Alaska. Elsewhere, relatively benign weather is expected through the first half of the work week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

Fair

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1025.8 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 19 Oct 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Sheldahl IA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 69. East southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 69. East southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Sheldahl IA
 41.85°N 93.65°W
3:27 am CDT Oct 19, 2026
4am CDT Oct 19, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 25, 2026
 
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