Ames, IA

4:20 PM CDT on May 25, 2013 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 915 ft
Lon: 93.6° W
Lat: 42.0° N
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Active Advisory: Flash Flood Watch (US Severe Weather) Active Notice: Local Storm Report
Tropical Weather: Invest 91E (East Pacific)
News
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May 25, 2013
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Can Tornado Alley Become Safer? Yes, Within Limits
May 25, 2013
After yet another deadly tornado, the discussion has shifted to how to make Tornado Alley safer.
Tornado Upon Them, Quick Choices Decided Fate
May 25, 2013
With an EF-5 tornado barreling down on them, the people of Moore, Okla. had little time to think.
Major Flooding Turns Deadly in San Antonio
May 25, 2013
The photos, video, reports and weather analysis of a major flash flood in San Antonio on May 25, 2013.
Another Severe Outbreak Next Week?
May 25, 2013
Another severe weather outbreak is possible in the Plains next week.
Moore Tornado: More Lives Saved by Forecast
May 24, 2013
The potential of tornadoes on May 20, 2013 was well forecast, likely saving many more lives in the Moore tornado.
Tornado Pets: “We’re here for them”
May 24, 2013
It was early Thursday afternoon at the makeshift animal shelter at the Cleveland County, Okla. Fairgrounds, and Erin Brickman had yet to sleep from the night before.
Distraught Mom Becomes Face of Oklahoma Storm
May 24, 2013
The story behind the iconic photo of a woman carrying her daughter out of the devastation of the Moore, Okla. tornado.
AAA: 31.2 Million Drivers to Take Memorial Day Trip
May 24, 2013
This Memorial Day weekend, 31.2 million Americans will drive 50 miles or more to a beach, campground or other getaway, according to car lobbying group AAA.
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May 24, 2013
Tragedy is feared on one of the world's tallest peaks.
N. Calif. Earthquake Most Powerful in Years
May 25, 2013
An earthquake in far northeastern California was felt by thousands of people as far away as San Francisco.
I-5 Bridge Survivor: 'I Can't Believe We're Alive'
May 25, 2013
A survivor describes the horrifying ordeal that occurred Thursday night in Washington.
Graduations Continue Despite Moore, Okla. Tornado
May 23, 2013
Instead of preparing to round out his last week as a senior at Southmoore High School, 18-year-old Ricky Ledford found himself pulling people from the leveled Briarwood Elementary School and its surrounding neighborhood on Monday.
Heat Wave Causes Power Outages, Anger in India
May 23, 2013
Officials are being attacked by residents in India because of a nasty heat wave.
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May 23, 2013
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Shelton, Underwood Coming to Aid of Oklahomans
May 24, 2013
Blake Shelton and Carrie Underwood are planning ways to help those devastated in Oklahoma.
Youngest Okla. Tornado Victims Remembered by Kin
May 23, 2013
The young victims of the Moore, Okla. tornado are being remembered by grieving parents.
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May 23, 2013
Four tourists in Iceland got an expected trip when they set up a picnic on a floating iceberg.
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May 22, 2013
In the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Moore, Okla., teachers and educators emerge as heroes.
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Showers and thunderstorms will develop again across the Northern and Central Plains on Saturday as a low pressure system continues moving eastward across the center of the nation. The system will continue pulling moisture and energy northward from the Gulf of Mexico, bringing showers and thunderstorms to the region from the Northern High Plains into the Mid-Mississippi River Valley. There is a chance that these storms will turn severe across eastern Montana and western North and South Dakotas and western Nebraska. Large hail, damaging winds, and periods of heavy rainfall are likely in these areas, with possibly a few tornadoes. This system will move relativity slowly, thus, expect flooding concerns to increase over the region.

To the south, onshore flow will persist for Texas, maintaining showers and thunderstorms throughout the state on Saturday. Severe storms are not anticipated, but heavy rainfall and problems with flooding may persist for the region. In the East, showery weather will continue for the Northeast on Saturday as a low pressure system lingers over the region. Strong and gusty winds will also continue as this system slowly moves offshore. Out West, another disturbance brings more rain to Washington and Oregon Saturday night into Sunday. High pressure dominating across California and the Desert Southwest will keep most of this moisture away to the north. Thus, expect another sunny and dry day for the rest of the West Coast.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Showers and thunderstorms will develop again across the Northern and Central Plains on Saturday as a low pressure system continues moving eastward across the center of the nation. The system will continue pulling moisture and energy northward from the Gulf of Mexico, bringing showers and thunderstorms to the region from the Northern High Plains into the Mid-Mississippi River Valley. There is a chance that these storms will turn severe across eastern Montana and western North and South Dakotas and western Nebraska. Large hail, damaging winds, and periods of heavy rainfall are likely in these areas, with possibly a few tornadoes. This system will move relativity slowly, thus, expect flooding concerns to increase over the region.

To the south, onshore flow will persist for Texas, maintaining showers and thunderstorms throughout the state on Saturday. Severe storms are not anticipated, but heavy rainfall and problems with flooding may persist for the region. In the East, showery weather will continue for the Northeast on Saturday as a low pressure system lingers over the region. Strong and gusty winds will also continue as this system slowly moves offshore. Out West, another disturbance brings more rain to Washington and Oregon Saturday night into Sunday. High pressure dominating across California and the Desert Southwest will keep most of this moisture away to the north. Thus, expect another sunny and dry day for the rest of the West Coast.
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Ames Weather at a Glance

Updated 3:42 PM CDT
Elevation
1027 ft
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
56 °F
Feels Like 56 °F
Wind(mph)
11
Sunrise / Set
5:45 AM
8:38 PM
Moon
Full
Tonight
Thunderstorm 52 °F
T-storms
80% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Thunderstorm 73 °F
T-storms
70% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Thunderstorm 61 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Monday
Thunderstorm 81 | 63 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 82 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 82 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow is forecast to be Warmer than today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.16 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Overcast 800 ft
Moisture
Humidity
84%
Rainfall
-
Not available.
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KAMW 252053Z AUTO 13013G18KT 10SM OVC008 12/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP213 60003 T01220111 56013
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
56 °F
52,52,51,52,52,52,52,52,54,54,55,55,54
Dew Point
51 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
11 mph from ESE
Wind Gust
20.0 mph
Health
UV
2 out of 16
Pollen
1.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Saturday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Sunday
tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 73F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers after midnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday
tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then overcast. High of 82F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 63F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Flash Flood Watch in effect from midnight CDT tonight through Sunday morning...

Weather Forecast for Ames IA

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KAMW

Saturday, 25
Thunderstorm
66 | 52 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
80%
Sunday, 26
Thunderstorm
73 | 61 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Monday, 27
Thunderstorm
81 | 63 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Wednesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Thursday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
77 | 63 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Friday, 31
Chance of a Thunderstorm
79 | 63 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 1
Partly Cloudy
70 | 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 2
Clear
81 | 63 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 3
Clear
82 | 64 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 48 53 | 51 57 | 52 55 | 52
Wind 13 mph SSE 16 mph SE 15 mph ESE 14 mph ESE
Humidity 84% 91% 80% 90%
Chance of Precip. 70% 100% 10% 80%
Cloud Cover 98% 85% 99% 93%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Overcast Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:38 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.80], Average RMSE [2.19]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.41], Average RMSE [2.24] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 73F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers after midnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 52 64 | 56 67 | 57 64 | 59
Wind 12 mph ESE 13 mph ESE 11 mph ESE 11 mph SE
Humidity 97% 77% 73% 83%
Chance of Precip. 80% 70% 70% 70%
Cloud Cover 95% 92% 84% 80%
Conditions Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:39 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.25], Average RMSE [2.34]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.58], Average RMSE [2.37] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE 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 62 | 59 71 | 62 75 | 64 67 | 67
Wind 10 mph SE 10 mph SE 10 mph SE 11 mph SSE
Humidity 90% 72% 68% 97%
Chance of Precip. 60% 60% 60% 10%
Cloud Cover 86% 83% 87% 79%
Conditions Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:39 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.20], Average RMSE [2.71]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.12], Average RMSE [3.36] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 63 77 | 69 78 | 67 69 | 64
Wind 11 mph SSE 12 mph SSW 15 mph South 14 mph SSW
Humidity 100% 74% 72% 88%
Chance of Precip. 40% 20% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 100% 73% 64% 78%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:40 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.03], Average RMSE [3.24]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.60], Average RMSE [3.97] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then overcast. High of 82F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 64 76 | 66 76 | 68 71 | 64
Wind 9 mph South 15 mph South 15 mph South 12 mph South
Humidity 97% 74% 74% 81%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 100% 80% 65% 77%
Conditions Overcast Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:42 AM
8:41 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.95], Average RMSE [2.97]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.33], Average RMSE [3.51] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 64 76 | 68 75 | 68 66 | 66
Wind 13 mph SSE 14 mph South 15 mph South 15 mph South
Humidity 96% 76% 78% 100%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 84% 65% 89%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:42 AM
8:42 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.89], Average RMSE [3.52]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.33], Average RMSE [4.32] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 63F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 64 75 | 65 76 | 62 67 | 56
Wind 13 mph South 16 mph SSW 14 mph WSW 9 mph West
Humidity 100% 71% 61% 65%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 100% 79% 71% 21%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:41 AM
8:43 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.86], Average RMSE [3.83]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.78], Average RMSE [4.67] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 53 64 | 51 67 | 56 67 | -9998
Wind 10 mph SW 14 mph WNW 9 mph WNW 2 mph SW
Humidity 68% 63% 65% -9998%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 88% 74% 53% %
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:41 AM
8:43 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.39], Average RMSE [5.52]
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 53 64 | 51 67 | 56 65 | -9998
Wind 10 mph SW 14 mph WNW 9 mph WNW 4 mph ESE
Humidity 68% 63% 65% -9998%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 88% 74% 53% %
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
8:44 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.65], Average RMSE [4.67]
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 53 64 | 51 67 | 56 65 | -9998
Wind 10 mph SW 14 mph WNW 9 mph WNW 5 mph SE
Humidity 68% 63% 65% -9998%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 88% 74% 53% %
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
8:45 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 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 63 | 53 64 | 51 67 | 56 67 | 62
Wind 10 mph SW 14 mph WNW 9 mph WNW 4 mph SE
Humidity 68% 63% 65% 81%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 88% 74% 53% %
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 25, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KAMW) 75 °F 52 °F
Record (KAMW) 86 °F (2008) 43 °F (2000)
Yesterday 69 °F 42 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 9
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 25, 2013 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 3:42 AM CDT 10:42 PM CDT
Moon 9:26 PM CDT 6:13 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 59m
Length of Day
14h 52m
Tomorrow will be 1m 33s longer.
Full, 99% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
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Jun 16
First Quarter
Jun 23
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State Highs State Lows
78 °F
Red Oak
73 °F
Shenandoah
73 °F
Council Bluffs
71 °F
Sheldon
69 °F
Clarinda
46 °F
Muscatine
46 °F
Dubuque
46 °F
Clinton
48 °F
Burlington
48 °F
Monticello
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Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Ames 54 °F Overcast 3:53 PM CDT
Boone This station is not reporting.
Ankeny 55 °F Overcast 4:15 PM CDT
Perry 61 °F Overcast 4:15 PM CDT
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Flight Rule: IFR (KAMW)
Wind Speed: 13.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 110° (ESE)
Ceiling: 800 ft

METAR KAMW 252053Z AUTO 13013G18KT 10SM OVC008 12/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP213 60003 T01220111 56013

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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
MesoWest ONTAR1 , Ames, IA 51 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1011 ft 3:15 PM CDT MADIS
IADOT Ames (I-35), Ames, IA 56 °F - 51 °F 84% ESE  at  11 mph 0.00 in / hr 1027 ft 3:42 PM CDT MADIS
Maurer - GW Carver at 190th, Ames, IA 54.3 °F - 52 °F 93% ESE  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 981 ft 4:19 PM CDT Normal  
MesoWest AMES , Ames, IA - - - - SE  at  17 mph 0.00 in / hr 1073 ft 3:00 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest GRANT , Nevada, IA 48 °F 48 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 963 ft 12:35 PM CDT MADIS
SE side of Madrid, IA, Madrid, IA 56.5 °F - 54 °F 92% ESE  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1001 ft 4:20 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Tranquility Base, Maxwell, IA 54.7 °F - -44 °F - WSW  at  0.0 mph - / hr 0 ft 4:11 PM CDT Normal
Rural Stanhope, Stanhope, IA 55.0 °F - 55 °F 99% SE  at  17.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 1080 ft 4:20 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
MesoWest COLO1 , Colo, IA 49 °F 49 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1045 ft 1:15 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest BOONWS , Boone, IA 54 °F - - - East  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 1049 ft 3:00 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest ELKHRT , Elkhart, IA 57 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 979 ft 3:00 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest GARDEN , Garden City, IA 51 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1200 ft 3:05 PM CDT MADIS
Boulder Brook, Ankeny, IA 57.6 °F - 57 °F 98% ESE  at  8.9 mph - / hr 933 ft 4:15 PM CDT Normal  
Saylorville, Polk City, IA 56.1 °F - 53 °F 90% ESE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 990 ft 4:20 PM CDT Normal
Wildflower, Ankeny, IA 55.7 °F - 52 °F 89% ESE  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 937 ft 4:20 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Jester Lakes Estates, Granger, IA 57.6 °F - 55 °F 90% South  at  9.8 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 4:20 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
White Oak Ln, Granger, IA 58.0 °F - 54 °F 87% East  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 4:09 PM CDT Normal
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Flash Flood Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:39 PM CDT on May 25, 2013

... Flash Flood Watch in effect from midnight CDT tonight through
Sunday morning...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for portions of central Iowa... northeast
Iowa... south central Iowa... southeast Iowa and west central
Iowa... including the following areas... in central Iowa...
Boone... Dallas... Grundy... Hamilton... Hardin... Jasper...
Marshall... Polk... Poweshiek... story... Tama and Webster. In
northeast Iowa... Black Hawk. In south central Iowa... Mahaska
and Marion. In southeast Iowa... Wapello. In west central
Iowa... Audubon... Calhoun... Carroll... Crawford... Greene...
Guthrie and SAC.

* From midnight CDT tonight through Sunday morning.

* Widespread thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain are
forecast tonight into Sunday morning in the watch area.
Widespread one to two inches of rain is forecast and isolated
amounts of up to four inches are possible.

* Areas which had heavy rain Saturday morning are the most
vulnerable for flash flooding. Additional heavy rainfall on
saturated soils would cause flash flooding. Being a Holiday
weekend... people camping should use caution and avoid camping in
flood prone areas.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should flash flood warnings be issued.




Local Storm Report
Mobile & Email Alerts


05/25/2013 0945 am

1 miles NE of Colo, Story County.

Flash flood, reported by law enforcement.


            Water about 18 inches deep over the intersection of
            Highway 65 and Lincoln way or 230th street.



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