Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 16 Jun 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ames IA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 6 to 9 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 65. East wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 6 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
Ames IA
 42.04°N 93.62°W
10:23 am CDT Jun 16, 2025
11am CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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