Severe Weather for the Central High Plains; Heavy Rain/Flood Concerns in Parts of the East

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of strong winds and large hail are possible over portions of the central High Plains this afternoon, including parts of the Denver metro area. A stalled front is expected to bring additional rain and flash flood risks in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast through Thursday. Red flag warnings are in effect across the Interior Northwest and Great Basin today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99° N Lon: 93.62° W Elev: 945 ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	SW 7 mph
Barometer	30.08 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	5 Aug 2:53 pm CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Story County

Rest Of Today

Mostly sunny. High in the mid 70s. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms through midnight, then a chance of light showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Thursday

Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. High in the lower 80s. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. Low in the lower 60s. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. High in the mid 80s. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Low in the upper 60s.

Saturday

Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. High around 90.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Low around 70.