Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

Fog/Mist

59°F

15°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	E 6 mph
Barometer	30.12 in (1019.6 mb)
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	21 Sep 3:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Maxwell IA

This Afternoon
High: 60 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 60 °F
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Patchy
Fog
Tuesday Night
Low: 48 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 66 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 63 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 66 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of drizzle between 1am and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Patchy fog. Steady temperature around 56. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 8am. Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 60. East northeast wind around 8 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.