Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	NW 6 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	15 Aug 4:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Maxwell IA

This Afternoon
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Light west northwest wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light northwest wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.