Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. 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

66°F

19°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	SE 6 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	8 Sep 4:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Kelley IA

Today
High: 90 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 84 °F
Sunny then
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Light north wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 60.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.