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Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Intermountain West and East Coast

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Intermountain West and East Coast states. Flooding, gusty winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, record warmth will spread northward across the Mississippi Valley the next few days. Looking for snow, the first winter storm of the season is underway across the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 11 Oct 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Gilbert IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 8 to 10 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. South southwest wind around 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gilbert IA
 42.11°N 93.65°W
Last Update:
12:16 pm CDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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