Ames, IA

8:33 AM CDT on June 20, 2013 (GMT -0500)
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Lon: 93.6° W
Lat: 42.0° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, June 20, 2013. Messy weather is expected in the northern part of the country on Thursday as a strong storm moves through the Intermountain West and into the Northern Plains. Heavy morning rain is anticipated near the Canadian border from Washington through Montana. As the day progresses, however, this precipitation will progress northward into Canada. Meanwhile, a Pacific low pressure trough will move into the Pacific Northwest, bringing another round of wet weather to Washington and Oregon.

Farther to the east, heavy rain and thunderstorms will move through the Dakotas to the Upper Midwest. This rain will increase in intensity throughout the day, potentially producing some severe thunderstorms. Residents in the Dakotas and Minnesota should monitor local weather conditions and be prepared to take precautions to protect life and property.

Meanwhile, scattered showers and thunderstorms will return to the Southeast and Florida, but ehse thunderstorms will be typical for this time of year.

A high pressure system over the Ohio Valley and Northeast will bring dry conditions to the area, while the Southwest will be dry and warm once again.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 90s and 100s. The Southern Plains and Southwest will also rise into the 90s and 100s, while the Northwest will see temperatures in the 60s and 70s.
Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, June 20, 2013. Messy weather is expected in the northern part of the country on Thursday as a strong storm moves through the Intermountain West and into the Northern Plains. Heavy morning rain is anticipated near the Canadian border from Washington through Montana. As the day progresses, however, this precipitation will progress northward into Canada. Meanwhile, a Pacific low pressure trough will move into the Pacific Northwest, bringing another round of wet weather to Washington and Oregon.

Farther to the east, heavy rain and thunderstorms will move through the Dakotas to the Upper Midwest. This rain will increase in intensity throughout the day, potentially producing some severe thunderstorms. Residents in the Dakotas and Minnesota should monitor local weather conditions and be prepared to take precautions to protect life and property.

Meanwhile, scattered showers and thunderstorms will return to the Southeast and Florida, but ehse thunderstorms will be typical for this time of year.

A high pressure system over the Ohio Valley and Northeast will bring dry conditions to the area, while the Southwest will be dry and warm once again.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 90s and 100s. The Southern Plains and Southwest will also rise into the 90s and 100s, while the Northwest will see temperatures in the 60s and 70s.
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Ames Weather at a Glance

Updated 8:14 AM CDT
Elevation
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
73 °F
Feels Like 75 °F
Wind(mph)
0
Sunrise / Set
5:38 AM
8:53 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Chance of a Thunderstorm 88 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Chance of a Thunderstorm 70 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 90 | 73 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Saturday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 90 | 73 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 91 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 88 | 72 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.01 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
73%
Rainfall
-
Not available.
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KAMW 201253Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP162 T02170178
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Heat Index
75 °F
Dew Point
64 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
0.0 mph
Health
UV
2 out of 16
Pollen
4.80 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 90F with a heat index of 95F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 73F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 90F with a heat index of 95F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 91F with a heat index of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F with a heat index of 93F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F with a heat index of 93F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Ames Weather Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for Ames Weather Station KAMW

Thursday, 20
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 70 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Friday, 21
Chance of a Thunderstorm
90 | 73 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Saturday, 22
Chance of a Thunderstorm
90 | 73 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Sunday, 23
Partly Cloudy
91 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 24
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 72 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Tuesday, 25
Partly Cloudy
86 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 26
Partly Cloudy
86 | 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 27
Partly Cloudy
86 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 28
Clear
84 | 64 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 29
Partly Cloudy
82 | 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on June 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 64 82 | 66 83 | 69 72 | 68
Wind 8 mph SSE 15 mph SSE 15 mph South 10 mph SSE
Humidity 89% 59% 62% 83%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 30% 50%
Cloud Cover 44% 62% 60% 34%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:38 AM
8:53 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.63], Average RMSE [1.36]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.79], Average RMSE [1.35] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on June 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 90F with a heat index of 95F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 73F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 68 84 | 71 86 | 72 78 | 72
Wind 9 mph SSE 12 mph South 12 mph South 9 mph South
Humidity 89% 64% 63% 80%
Chance of Precip. 50% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 68% 61% 51% 50%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:53 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.83], Average RMSE [1.99]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.05], Average RMSE [1.60] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on June 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 90F with a heat index of 95F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 70 87 | 72 87 | 72 78 | 72
Wind 8 mph South 14 mph South 15 mph South 11 mph South
Humidity 84% 59% 60% 83%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 55% 50% 12% 17%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:53 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.06], Average RMSE [2.25]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.45], Average RMSE [2.78] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on June 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 91F with a heat index of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 68 86 | 73 84 | 76 76 | 72
Wind 10 mph South 15 mph SSW 13 mph South 10 mph South
Humidity 83% 63% 77% 86%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 20%
Cloud Cover 63% 63% 59% 42%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:54 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.77], Average RMSE [2.92]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.47], Average RMSE [3.02] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on June 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F with a heat index of 93F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 70 84 | 73 83 | 76 76 | 71
Wind 9 mph SSW 11 mph SSW 11 mph South 10 mph SSE
Humidity 88% 70% 79% 83%
Chance of Precip. 40% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 76% 27% 43% 14%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:54 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.63], Average RMSE [2.44]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.76], Average RMSE [3.22] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on June 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F with a heat index of 93F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 68 84 | 72 83 | 76 76 | 72
Wind 11 mph South 15 mph South 13 mph South 12 mph South
Humidity 89% 67% 77% 87%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 59% 42% 40% 16%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
8:54 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.71], Average RMSE [1.95]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.86], Average RMSE [3.69] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on June 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 70 84 | 71 85 | 70 76 | 60
Wind 7 mph SW 7 mph WNW 5 mph NW 5 mph West
Humidity 100% 64% 60% 57%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 12% 46% 23% 20%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
8:54 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.37], Average RMSE [2.27]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.21], Average RMSE [3.57] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on June 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 60 84 | 67 83 | 67 74 | 65
Wind 6 mph West 8 mph NW 10 mph NW 5 mph NW
Humidity 78% 57% 57% 74%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 17% 4% 28% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
8:54 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.09], Average RMSE [3.17]
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on June 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 62 69 | 64 81 | 65 71 | 64
Wind 4 mph NW 5 mph NW 3 mph NW 2 mph NW
Humidity 82% 80% 59% 81%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 20% 4% 1%
Conditions Fog Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:41 AM
8:54 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.38], Average RMSE [3.78]
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on June 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 62 80 | 65 80 | 69 70 | 68
Wind 2 mph NW 2 mph WNW 2 mph SW 2 mph South
Humidity 79% 59% 69% 93%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 3% 14% 33% 37%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:41 AM
8:54 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on June 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 65 80 | 71 80 | 78 72 | 72
Wind 3 mph SSW 5 mph SSW 5 mph SSW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 90% 75% 96% 100%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 26% 16% 7% %
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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June 20, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KAMW) 82 °F 60 °F
Record (KAMW) 90 °F (1997) 46 °F (2003)
Yesterday 83 °F 62 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 8
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
Jun. 20, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:38 AM CDT 8:53 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:04 AM CDT 9:28 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:19 AM CDT 10:12 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:25 AM CDT 11:06 PM CDT
Moon 5:54 PM CDT 3:08 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 16h 23m
Length of Day
15h 14m
Tomorrow will be 0m 1s shorter.
Waxing Gibbous, 88% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Jun 23
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Jun 29
Last Quarter
Jul 8
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Jul 15
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59 °F
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60 °F
Clinton
61 °F
Davenport
62 °F
Cedar Rapids
62 °F
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No new snow has been reported.
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
IEM Ames / St Cecilia , Ames, IA 73 °F 75 °F 64 °F 73% North  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1017 ft 8:14 AM CDT MADIS
Northridge, Ames, IA 72.7 °F 74 °F 64 °F 75% NNW  at  3.7 mph - / hr 955 ft 8:20 AM CDT Normal  
MesoWest ONTAR1 , Ames, IA 64 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1011 ft 6:35 AM CDT MADIS
IADOT Ames (I-35), Ames, IA 74 °F 76 °F 62 °F 67% SSE  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 1027 ft 8:04 AM CDT MADIS
Maurer - GW Carver at 190th, Ames, IA 73.8 °F 75 °F 65 °F 75% SSE  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 981 ft 8:29 AM CDT Normal  
MesoWest AMES , Ames, IA - - - - SE  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 1073 ft 7:00 AM CDT MADIS
MesoWest GRANT , Nevada, IA 65 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 963 ft 6:50 AM CDT MADIS
IEM Nevada Community , Nevada, IA 72 °F 76 °F 57 °F 60% SSW  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 1026 ft 8:14 AM CDT MADIS
Jacobson Park, Story City, IA 73.6 °F 76 °F 63 °F 70% SE  at  5.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 1010 ft 8:29 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
IEM Madrid , Madrid, IA 77 °F 79 °F 66 °F 69% WSW  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 1020 ft 8:14 AM CDT MADIS
SE side of Madrid, IA, Madrid, IA 75.6 °F 77 °F 66 °F 73% South  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1001 ft 8:33 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Tranquility Base, Maxwell, IA 76.6 °F 78 °F 65 °F 67% SSE  at  4.7 mph - / hr 902 ft 8:22 AM CDT Normal
Rural Stanhope, Stanhope, IA 75.4 °F 77 °F 67 °F 74% South  at  12.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 1080 ft 8:33 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
MesoWest COLO1 , Colo, IA 65 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1045 ft 5:05 AM CDT MADIS
MesoWest BOONWS , Boone, IA 71 °F - - - East  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 1049 ft 7:00 AM CDT MADIS
MesoWest ELKHRT , Elkhart, IA 71 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 979 ft 6:55 AM CDT MADIS
IEM North Polk / West Elem , Polk City, IA 75 °F 77 °F 64 °F 69% SSE  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 938 ft 8:14 AM CDT MADIS
IEM Jewell , Jewell, IA 73 °F 75 °F 63 °F 69% ENE  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 1118 ft 8:14 AM CDT MADIS
MesoWest GARDEN , Garden City, IA 64 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1200 ft 7:05 AM CDT MADIS
Boulder Brook, Ankeny, IA 77.9 °F 80 °F 77 °F 98% SSE  at  4.2 mph - / hr 933 ft 8:19 AM CDT Normal  
IEM Ankeny / Christian Academy , Ankeny, IA 72 °F 75 °F 61 °F 69% South  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 1020 ft 8:14 AM CDT MADIS
Saylorville, Polk City, IA 75.6 °F 77 °F 66 °F 71% SE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 990 ft 8:30 AM CDT Normal
Wildflower, Ankeny, IA 74.9 °F 76 °F 65 °F 71% South  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 937 ft 8:33 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Jester Lakes Estates, Granger, IA 77.9 °F 80 °F 66 °F 67% South  at  17.4 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 8:33 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
White Oak Ln, Granger, IA 76.8 °F 79 °F 66 °F 69% ESE  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 8:24 AM CDT Normal
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