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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

81°F

27°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed S 17 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 10 Oct 5:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Story City IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly 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 59. South wind around 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    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 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 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 59. South wind around 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
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 53.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Story City IA
 42.2°N 93.59°W
Last Update:
5:51 pm CDT Oct 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Oct 10, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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