Above Normal Temperatures, Strong Thunderstorms, Tropical Development Being Monitored

Well above normal temperatures are forecast to shift from the northern Plains through the Northeast U.S. over the long holiday weekend. A few strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible as well along with a potential for excessive rainfall. A tropical or subtropical depression could form off the Southeast U.S. coast over the weekend while drifting northward to northeastward. 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

89°F

32°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	SW 9 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	97°F (36°C)
Last update	3 Jul 6:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Nevada IA

Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Clear
Independence Day
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 8 mph.

Independence Day

Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.