Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. 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

82°F

28°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	SE 6 mph
Barometer	29.85 in (1009.7 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	15 Jul 7:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Ames IA

Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 7 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday

A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 84.