Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

Fog/Mist

67°F

19°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	SE 6 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 5:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Nevada IA

Today
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 79 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 7 to 10 mph.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

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

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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 67.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 85.