Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

A Few Clouds

62°F

17°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed N 17 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jul 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ames IA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ames IA
 42.02°N 93.59°W
6:20 am CDT Jul 17, 2025
9am CDT Jul 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 23, 2025
 
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