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Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 4 Jul 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ames Municipal Airport IA

Flood Warning July 4, 03:29pm until July 5, 02:50pm
Flood Warning July 4, 03:29pm until July 4, 06:15pm
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Flood Warning
Flood Warning
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    Flood Warning July 4, 03:29pm until July 5, 02:50pm
    Flood Warning July 4, 03:29pm until July 4, 06:15pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Independence Day

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light northwest wind.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ames Municipal Airport IA
 42°N 93.62°W
Last Update:
2:57 pm CDT Jul 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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