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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

Fog/Mist

59°F

15°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 5:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ames IA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of sprinkles between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of sprinkles between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light southeast wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ames IA
 42.04°N 93.62°W
Last Update:
5:51 am CDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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