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.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	S 12 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	15 Jul 10:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N McCallsburg IA

Today
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 58 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

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

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 9 to 11 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Friday Night

A 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 84.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.