Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley Tuesday

Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms appear likely Tuesday across the Midwest and Ohio Valley, with severe wind gusts in excess of 75 mph as the primary threat. Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding impacts Tuesday across portions of the Ohio Valley. A Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of excessive rainfall has been issued. 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

76°F

24°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	SE 7 mph
Barometer	29.90 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Heat Index	75°F (24°C)
Last update	10 Aug 10:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Nevada IA

Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind 3 to 6 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest in the morning. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.