Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)
Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.
Mostly Cloudy
76°F
24°C
| Humidity | 58% |
| Wind Speed | NW 18 G 24 mph |
| Barometer | 29.62 in (1002.2 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 60°F (16°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 78°F (26°C) |
| Last update | 14 Apr 7:53 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Ames IA
Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
LikelyWednesday
High: 74 °F
Chance
T-stormsWednesday Night
Low: 52 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
ShowersThursday
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 82 °F
Breezy.
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
LikelyFriday Night
Low: 37 °F
Showers
Likely and
BreezySaturday
High: 49 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow and
WindySaturday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Blustery
then Partly
Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A chance of rain showers before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Blustery.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
Ames IA
42.02°N 93.62°W
42.02°N 93.62°W
6:52 pm CDT Apr 14, 2026
8pm CDT Apr 14, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 21, 2026
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