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Severe Thunderstorms in Northwest Texas; Dry Conditions and Gusty Winds Across Colorado

A few severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and gusty winds will be possible this afternoon and evening across northwest Texas. Dry conditions and gusty winds will persist across southern Colorado today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

Fair and Breezy

67°F

19°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed NW 25 G 43 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Gilbert IA

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 68. Windy, with a northwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Sunny and
    Windy

    High: 68 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

    Low: 36 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 63. North northeast wind around 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    Sunny

    High: 63 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 42 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Windy, with a southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

    High: 69 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 50. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Windy.
    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

    Low: 50 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Showers and
    Windy

    High: 71 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 56. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    T-storms and
    Windy

    Low: 56 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Windy.

    Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

    High: 77 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 68. Windy, with a northwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 63. North northeast wind around 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Windy, with a southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 50. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 56. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Windy.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 53. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
Gilbert IA
 42.11°N 93.65°W
Last Update:
12:19 pm CDT Apr 23, 2024
Forecast Valid:
1pm CDT Apr 23, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 29, 2024
 
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