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Tracking Major Hurricane Erin; Hot in the Mid-Mississippi Valley

Major Hurricane Erin is tracking just north of the lower Bahamas today. Dangerous surf and rip current threats increase this week for most of the Atlantic coastline. Erin's outerbands may impact the Outer Banks later this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures are forecast today and Tuesday from a part of the southern Plains into the central to lower Mississippi River Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

A Few Clouds

74°F

23°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Cambridge IA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Cambridge IA
 41.89°N 93.48°W
Last Update:
11:34 am CDT Aug 18, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Aug 18, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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