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Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed S 20 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 10 Oct 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Ames IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South southwest wind around 8 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South southwest wind around 8 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Ames IA
 42.04°N 93.62°W
Last Update:
2:47 pm CDT Oct 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Oct 10, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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