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Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.4 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Oct 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Nevada IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Nevada IA
 42.02°N 93.45°W
Last Update:
6:52 am CDT Oct 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am CDT Oct 10, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 16, 2026
 
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