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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Ames IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Ames IA
 42.02°N 93.68°W
Last Update:
6:26 pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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