Ames, IA

10:05 PM CDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 915 ft
Lon: 93.6° W
Lat: 42.0° N
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Weather Summary
Jessica Parker
Weather Underground midday recap for Friday, May 25, 2012.

Scattered thunderstorms persisted over the Central US on Friday, as a frontal boundary draped from the Midwest through the Rockies. This was a result of two areas of low pressure. One system moved over the Upper Midwest and into eastern Canada, while another moved eastward from the Central Rockies. This allowed for a frontal boundary to extend from the Great Lakes, over the Mid-Mississippi River Valley, and into the Central Plains. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed along this frontal boundary. Some of these storms turned severe over Iowa and Nebraska with strong winds and large hail. Rainfall totals ranged from 1 to 2 inches across the Central US, with heaviest rainfall reported in Olathe, Kansas with a mid-day total of 2.13 inches of rain.

Behind this system, a low pressure system moved over northern California and into the Great Basin. This brought scattered rain showers to the Pacific Northwest, parts of northern California, and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Highest elevations saw overnight and early morning snow showers due to cool temperatures associated with this airmass. The southern side of this system created strong winds for the Southwest and Southern Rockies. Due to prevailing warm and dry conditions, fire danger remained high for these areas.
Weather Underground midday recap for Friday, May 25, 2012.

Scattered thunderstorms persisted over the Central US on Friday, as a frontal boundary draped from the Midwest through the Rockies. This was a result of two areas of low pressure. One system moved over the Upper Midwest and into eastern Canada, while another moved eastward from the Central Rockies. This allowed for a frontal boundary to extend from the Great Lakes, over the Mid-Mississippi River Valley, and into the Central Plains. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed along this frontal boundary. Some of these storms turned severe over Iowa and Nebraska with strong winds and large hail. Rainfall totals ranged from 1 to 2 inches across the Central US, with heaviest rainfall reported in Olathe, Kansas with a mid-day total of 2.13 inches of rain.

Behind this system, a low pressure system moved over northern California and into the Great Basin. This brought scattered rain showers to the Pacific Northwest, parts of northern California, and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Highest elevations saw overnight and early morning snow showers due to cool temperatures associated with this airmass. The southern side of this system created strong winds for the Southwest and Southern Rockies. Due to prevailing warm and dry conditions, fire danger remained high for these areas.
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Ames Weather at a Glance

Updated 10:00 PM CDT
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North-Central Ames, Ames
Elevation
967 ft
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
59.9 °F
Feels Like 59.9 °F
Wind(mph)
0.0
Sunrise / Set
5:45 AM
8:38 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Tonight
Thunderstorm 64 °F
T-storms
70% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 97 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Partly Cloudy 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 95 | 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 88 | 54 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Clear 82 | 52 °F
Clear
Tomorrow is forecast to be Much Warmer than today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.00 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Mostly Cloudy 4700 ft
Overcast 5500 ft
Moisture
Humidity
86%
Rainfall
0.02 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KAMW 260253Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM BKN047 OVC055 16/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP157 60009 T01610122 55004
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
59.9 °F
Dew Point
56 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
8.30 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Friday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the ENE at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the North after midnight. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible.
Saturday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 97F with a heat index of 111F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 95F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 88F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NE after midnight. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then overcast with a chance of rain. High of 73F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday Night
nt_rain Overcast with rain. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 1.1 in. possible.
Thursday
cloudy Overcast. High of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 45F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 88F with a heat index of 100F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 90F with a heat index of 118F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 93F with a heat index of 122F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KIAAM1

Saturday, 26
Chance of a Thunderstorm
97 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Sunday, 27
Partly Cloudy
95 | 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 54 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
82 | 52 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
73 | 46 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Thursday, 31
Overcast
70 | 45 °F
Overcast
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Mostly Cloudy
81 | 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
82 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
88 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 4
Chance of Rain
90 | 64 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: BestForecast at 9:16 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 97F with a heat index of 111F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 63 88 | 74 92 | 76 76 | 65
Wind 12 mph West 15 mph SE 15 mph SSE 12 mph SSE
Humidity 87% 66% 61% 70%
Chance of Precip. 70% 30% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 79% 74% 77% 51%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:38 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.08], Average RMSE [1.97]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.97], Average RMSE [1.56] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:16 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 95F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 64 89 | 69 88 | 61 75 | 58
Wind 11 mph South 20 mph SSW 20 mph South 14 mph South
Humidity 73% 50% 41% 52%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 39% 27% 23% 44%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:39 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.41], Average RMSE [2.17]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.94], Average RMSE [1.31] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:16 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 88F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 58 82 | 62 83 | 60 66 | 50
Wind 10 mph South 14 mph SW 12 mph West 8 mph West
Humidity 72% 49% 46% 54%
Chance of Precip. 50% 40% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 70% 54% 26% 0%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:40 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.20], Average RMSE [2.46]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.26], Average RMSE [2.18] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:16 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NE after midnight. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 49 71 | 48 75 | 49 60 | 44
Wind 8 mph West 11 mph WNW 7 mph West 5 mph NNW
Humidity 75% 44% 40% 57%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:41 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.19], Average RMSE [2.87]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.26], Average RMSE [2.75] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:16 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then overcast with a chance of rain. High of 73F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday Night
nt_rain Overcast with rain. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 1.1 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 45 64 | 44 68 | 48 58 | 48
Wind 8 mph NE 10 mph NE 15 mph NNE 13 mph NNE
Humidity 73% 46% 48% 70%
Chance of Precip. 40% 20% 20% 50%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 100% 100%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:42 AM
8:41 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.26], Average RMSE [2.72]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.46], Average RMSE [2.68] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:16 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
cloudy Overcast. High of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 45F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 46 62 | 45 65 | 46 56 | 43
Wind 12 mph North 15 mph NNE 9 mph North 9 mph NNW
Humidity 86% 51% 48% 61%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 100% 94% 99% 99%
Conditions Chance of Rain Overcast Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:42 AM
8:41 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.63], Average RMSE [3.10]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.82], Average RMSE [3.04] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:16 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 38 74 | 56 70 | 45 54 | 46
Wind 10 mph NNW 12 mph North 10 mph NNW 8 mph NNW
Humidity 76% 54% 41% 77%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 100% 95% 87% 0%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:42 AM
8:41 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.92], Average RMSE [4.14]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.78], Average RMSE [4.02] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:16 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 47 76 | 53 77 | 46 59 | 45
Wind 6 mph NW 5 mph NNW 4 mph North 2 mph North
Humidity 83% 48% 32% 63%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 2% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:42 AM
8:41 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.52], Average RMSE [4.36]
Source: BestForecast at 9:16 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 88F with a heat index of 100F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 53 79 | 75 83 | 76 63 | 59
Wind 3 mph WNW 2 mph West 1 mph SW 2 mph ESE
Humidity 85% 84% 81% 88%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 6% 11% 20% 35%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:42 AM
8:41 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.60], Average RMSE [4.50]
Source: BestForecast at 9:16 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 90F with a heat index of 118F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 60 75 | 73 85 | 81 66 | 65
Wind 2 mph SSE 4 mph SSE 3 mph SE 3 mph SE
Humidity 96% 94% 90% 92%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 58% 72% 77% 77%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:42 AM
8:41 PM
Source: BestForecast at 9:16 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 93F with a heat index of 122F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 64 78 | 75 86 | 81 68 | 65
Wind 1 mph SE 3 mph SE 3 mph ESE 3 mph ESE
Humidity 95% 91% 85% 88%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 72% % % %
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:42 AM
8:41 PM
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History & Almanac
May 25, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KAMW) 76 °F 53 °F
Record (KAMW) 86 °F (2008) 43 °F (2000)
Yesterday 84 °F 51 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 3
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 25, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:45 AM CDT 8:38 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:12 AM CDT 9:11 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:30 AM CDT 9:53 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:41 AM CDT 10:42 PM CDT
Moon 9:46 AM CDT (5/25) No Moon Set
Length Of Visible Light 15h 59m
Length of Day
14h 53m
Tomorrow will be 1m 32s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 23% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
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State Highs State Lows
86 °F
Muscatine
85 °F
Burlington
84 °F
Keokuk
84 °F
Fort Madison
82 °F
Mount Pleasant
46 °F
Audubon
46 °F
Forest City
48 °F
Le Mars
48 °F
Orange City
48 °F
Harlan
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Snow Depth
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No new snow has been reported.
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Eliot Lipp 9:00 PM CDT 2012-05-26 Partly Cloudy, 80°F
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Ames 61 °F Overcast 9:53 PM CDT
Boone 60 °F Rain 9:55 PM CDT
Ankeny 61 °F Scattered Clouds 9:55 PM CDT
Perry 64 °F Overcast 9:55 PM CDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KAMW)
Wind Speed: 6.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 67° (ENE)
Ceiling: 4700 ft

METAR KAMW 260253Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM BKN047 OVC055 16/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP157 60009 T01610122 55004

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Royals vs. Orioles 7:05 PM EDT on May 25, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 81 °F
Cubs vs. Pirates 7:05 PM EDT on May 25, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F
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Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 83 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
North-Central Ames, Ames, IA 59.9 °F 56 °F 86% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 967 ft 10:00 PM CDT Normal
Bloomington Heights - Northernmost Ames, Ames, IA 61.7 °F 55 °F 79% ENE  at  8.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 1000 ft 10:03 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
IADOT Ames (I-35), Ames, IA 62 °F 56 °F 79% NE  at  16 mph 0.00 in / hr 1027 ft 9:42 PM CDT MADIS
APRSWXNET Ames I, Gilbert, IA 62 °F 57 °F 83% ESE  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 977 ft 9:50 PM CDT MADIS
Downtown Story City, Story City, IA 61.7 °F 54 °F 77% ENE  at  5.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 1017 ft 10:05 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Jacobson Park, Story City, IA 62.2 °F 56 °F 81% East  at  6.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 1010 ft 9:52 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Madrid, IA 61.3 °F 55 °F 79% ESE  at  0.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 1010 ft 10:05 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
SE side of Madrid, IA, Madrid, IA 61.6 °F 56 °F 82% NE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1001 ft 10:05 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Tranquility Base, Maxwell, IA 60.8 °F 60 °F 97% SSE  at  2.7 mph - / hr 0 ft 10:00 PM CDT Normal
MesoWest Colo , Colo, IA 60 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1041 ft 8:50 PM CDT MADIS
Rural Stanhope, Stanhope, IA 61.7 °F 58 °F 87% East  at  9.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 1080 ft 10:05 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
MesoWest BOONWS , Boone, IA 60 °F - - NNW  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 1050 ft 9:00 PM CDT MADIS
Saylorville, Polk City, IA 60.7 °F 54 °F 79% East  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 990 ft 10:05 PM CDT Normal
Twin Gates, Ankeny, IA 60.3 °F 60 °F 100% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 875 ft 10:04 PM CDT Normal
Wildflower, Ankeny, IA 60.2 °F 53 °F 78% East  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 937 ft 10:05 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
HADS DES MOINES RIVER NEAR STRATFORD IA, Dayton, IA - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 894 ft 9:00 PM CDT MADIS
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