Ames, IA

8:06 AM CDT on May 20, 2013 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 915 ft
Lon: 93.6° W
Lat: 42.0° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Monday, May 20, 2013.

Heavy rains and severe thunderstorm activity will continue for areas of the Plains into the Midwest on Monday as a broad, nearly stationary low sits over the Northern Plains. As the system lingers, ample moisture and energy will stream northward from the Gulf of Mexico, while an associated cold front extends from the low into Iowa and back across the Central and Southern Plains. The sharpening cold front combined with a dry line in the Southern Plains and the moisture laden conditions of the region will allow for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop across the Plains and into the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Portions of Oklahoma, southeastern Kansas, extreme, northwestern Arkansas, an southwestern Missouri are at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remain favorable for strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of the southwestern Texas into the Upper Great Lakes are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers will persist near the low and it's associated warm front in portions of the north-central U.S. Continued precipitation in these already saturate areas combined with rapid runoff will continue flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northwestern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation as a weak upper trough of low pressure drops southward over the region. Locally heavy rain amounts of up to 2 inches may result in areas of minor flooding, especially in poor drainage areas. To the north, additional showers will be possible in the Northeast.
Weather Underground Forecast for Monday, May 20, 2013.

Heavy rains and severe thunderstorm activity will continue for areas of the Plains into the Midwest on Monday as a broad, nearly stationary low sits over the Northern Plains. As the system lingers, ample moisture and energy will stream northward from the Gulf of Mexico, while an associated cold front extends from the low into Iowa and back across the Central and Southern Plains. The sharpening cold front combined with a dry line in the Southern Plains and the moisture laden conditions of the region will allow for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop across the Plains and into the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Portions of Oklahoma, southeastern Kansas, extreme, northwestern Arkansas, an southwestern Missouri are at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remain favorable for strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of the southwestern Texas into the Upper Great Lakes are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers will persist near the low and it's associated warm front in portions of the north-central U.S. Continued precipitation in these already saturate areas combined with rapid runoff will continue flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northwestern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation as a weak upper trough of low pressure drops southward over the region. Locally heavy rain amounts of up to 2 inches may result in areas of minor flooding, especially in poor drainage areas. To the north, additional showers will be possible in the Northeast.
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Ames Weather at a Glance

Updated 7:34 AM CDT
Elevation
1027 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
65 °F
Feels Like 65 °F
Wind(mph)
11
Sunrise / Set
5:49 AM
8:33 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Chance of a Thunderstorm 79 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Chance of a Thunderstorm 55 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Thunderstorm 73 | 52 °F
T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Thunderstorm 66 | 48 °F
T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Partly Cloudy 72 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
Partly Cloudy 66 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.60 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
75%
Rainfall
-
Not available.
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KAMW 201253Z AUTO 19016G21KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A2962 RMK AO2 SLP023 T01780150
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
65 °F
63,62,63,63,61,61,61,61,60,60,59,60,61
Dew Point
57 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
11 mph from South
Wind Gust
18.0 mph
Health
UV
2 out of 16
Pollen
7.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tuesday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast with thunderstorms and a chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 66F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 63F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 1.1 in. possible.
Sunday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 77F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.9 in. possible.
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 82F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Ames IA

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KAMW

Monday, 20
Chance of a Thunderstorm
79 | 55 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Tuesday, 21
Thunderstorm
73 | 52 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 22
Thunderstorm
66 | 48 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Thursday, 23
Partly Cloudy
72 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Partly Cloudy
66 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Chance of a Thunderstorm
63 | 55 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Sunday, 26
Chance of a Thunderstorm
77 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Monday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Tuesday, 28
Fog
82 | 64 °F
Fog
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 29
Fog
77 | 64 °F
Fog
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 2:20 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 61 75 | 60 74 | 59 65 | 57
Wind 11 mph South 18 mph SSW 15 mph SSW 8 mph SSW
Humidity 83% 56% 56% 77%
Chance of Precip. 90% 10% 10% 40%
Cloud Cover 74% 66% 10% 0%
Conditions Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:33 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.76], Average RMSE [1.92]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.47], Average RMSE [1.90] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:20 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tuesday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 56 69 | 57 70 | 56 58 | 54
Wind 7 mph South 14 mph SW 12 mph SSW 7 mph SW
Humidity 100% 66% 62% 87%
Chance of Precip. 50% 30% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 1% 54% 68% 75%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:34 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.05], Average RMSE [2.38]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.68], Average RMSE [2.07] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:20 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast with thunderstorms and a chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 52 62 | 52 64 | 54 56 | 51
Wind 6 mph West 9 mph West 10 mph WNW 9 mph NNW
Humidity 93% 72% 67% 81%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 79% 79% 79% 100%
Conditions Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:35 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.02], Average RMSE [2.18]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.28], Average RMSE [2.34] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:20 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 49 | 48 62 | 51 65 | 53 54 | 50
Wind 9 mph NNW 10 mph NNE 8 mph ENE 6 mph ENE
Humidity 94% 66% 67% 88%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 13% 67% 49% 24%
Conditions Clear Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.91], Average RMSE [3.06]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.83], Average RMSE [3.21] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:20 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 66F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 47 | 47 64 | 46 65 | 52 56 | 53
Wind 6 mph ESE 11 mph ESE 9 mph SE 9 mph SE
Humidity 99% 52% 61% 85%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 20%
Cloud Cover 0% 13% 10% 14%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:37 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.21], Average RMSE [2.81]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.33], Average RMSE [2.96] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:20 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 63F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 1.1 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 49 | 49 61 | 56 59 | 58 61 | 60
Wind 10 mph SE 12 mph SE 7 mph SE 7 mph SE
Humidity 98% 82% 97% 95%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 30% 40%
Cloud Cover 79% 32% 47% 100%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:38 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.58], Average RMSE [3.16]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.46], Average RMSE [4.08] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:20 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 77F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.9 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 58 65 | 65 72 | 69 69 | 65
Wind 7 mph SE 10 mph SE 10 mph SSE 11 mph ESE
Humidity 99% 100% 90% 89%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 99% 77% 79% 95%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Fog Mostly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:39 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.95], Average RMSE [3.60]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.99], Average RMSE [4.69] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:20 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 61 79 | 70 82 | 73 75 | 71
Wind 9 mph SE 13 mph South 12 mph South 6 mph SE
Humidity 96% 73% 76% 85%
Chance of Precip. 40% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 99% 94% 47% 57%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Fog Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:39 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.32], Average RMSE [5.15]
Source: BestForecast at 2:20 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 82F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 67 71 | 69 76 | 72 65 | 65
Wind 6 mph SSE 7 mph SSE 6 mph SSE 6 mph South
Humidity 95% 94% 89% 100%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 53% 52% 54% 79%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Fog Fog Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:40 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.38], Average RMSE [5.03]
Source: BestForecast at 2:20 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 64 75 | 67 72 | 71 67 | 67
Wind 5 mph South 8 mph South 6 mph South 6 mph SSW
Humidity 100% 80% 96% 100%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 38% 37% 26% 19%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:42 AM
8:41 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:20 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday 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 65 | 64 75 | 67 73 | 71 67 | 67
Wind 5 mph SSW 6 mph SSW 4 mph SSW 3 mph SW
Humidity 96% 76% 92% 100%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 17% 23% 38% %
Conditions Fog Clear Partly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 20, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KAMW) 73 °F 51 °F
Record (KAMW) 85 °F (1978) 35 °F (1997)
Yesterday 86 °F 60 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 8
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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. 20, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:49 AM CDT 8:33 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:16 AM CDT 9:06 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:35 AM CDT 9:47 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:49 AM CDT 10:34 PM CDT
Moon 3:37 PM CDT 2:49 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 49m
Length of Day
14h 44m
Tomorrow will be 1m 47s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 73% of the Moon is Illuminated
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May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
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State Highs State Lows
68 °F
Mount Pleasant
68 °F
Keokuk
68 °F
Fort Madison
66 °F
Burlington
66 °F
Fairfield
55 °F
Orange City
55 °F
Le Mars
55 °F
Clarinda
55 °F
Sheldon
55 °F
Storm Lake
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Ames 64 °F Clear 7:53 AM CDT
Boone 62 °F Clear 7:55 AM CDT
Ankeny 64 °F Mostly Cloudy 7:55 AM CDT
Perry 63 °F Clear 7:55 AM CDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KAMW)
Wind Speed: 16.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 170° (South)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KAMW 201253Z AUTO 19016G21KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A2962 RMK AO2 SLP023 T01780150

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Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
MesoWest ONTAR1 , Ames, IA 58 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1011 ft 6:55 AM CDT MADIS
IADOT Ames (I-35), Ames, IA 65 °F 57 °F 75% South  at  11 mph 0.00 in / hr 1027 ft 7:34 AM CDT MADIS
Maurer - GW Carver at 190th, Ames, IA 64.4 °F 60 °F 87% SSW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 981 ft 8:05 AM CDT Normal  
MesoWest AMES , Ames, IA - - - South  at  11 mph 0.00 in / hr 1073 ft 7:00 AM CDT MADIS
Jacobson Park, Story City, IA 65.8 °F 60 °F 81% South  at  10.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 1010 ft 8:06 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
SE side of Madrid, IA, Madrid, IA 63.5 °F 60 °F 89% SSW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1001 ft 8:06 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Tranquility Base, Maxwell, IA 68.2 °F -36 °F - South  at  10.4 mph - / hr 0 ft 8:05 AM CDT Normal
Rural Stanhope, Stanhope, IA 64.6 °F 62 °F 92% SW  at  19.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 1080 ft 8:06 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
MesoWest COLO1 , Colo, IA 58 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1045 ft 6:45 AM CDT MADIS
MesoWest BOONWS , Boone, IA 59 °F - - ESE  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 1049 ft 7:00 AM CDT MADIS
MesoWest ELKHRT , Elkhart, IA 62 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 979 ft 6:25 AM CDT MADIS
MesoWest GARDEN , Garden City, IA 55 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1200 ft 6:45 AM CDT MADIS
Saylorville, Polk City, IA 63.8 °F 60 °F 86% SSW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 990 ft 8:05 AM CDT Normal
Wildflower, Ankeny, IA 63.6 °F 59 °F 85% SSE  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 937 ft 8:05 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
White Oak Ln, Granger, IA 64.3 °F 59 °F 84% South  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 7:56 AM CDT Normal
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Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 01:27 am CDT on May 20, 2013


... Record daily maximum rainfall set at Mason City IA...

a record rainfall of 1.31 inch(es) was set at Mason City IA
yesterday. This breaks the old record of 1.24 set in 1917.



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Local Storm Report
Mobile & Email Alerts


05/19/2013 0708 PM

Slater, Story County.

Tornado, reported by Emergency Mngr.


            Tornado reported between Slater and Huxley near 538th.
            Street.




05/19/2013 0710 PM

1 miles S of Huxley, Story County.

Tornado, reported by Emergency Mngr.





05/19/2013 0727 PM

2 miles NW of Maxwell, Story County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by trained spotter.


            A few large tree limbs... 8 inches in diameter and roughly
            20 foot long down.




05/19/2013 0708 PM

Slater, Story County.

Tornado, reported by Emergency Mngr.


            Tornado reported between Slater and Huxley near 538th.
            Street.




05/19/2013 0710 PM

1 miles S of Huxley, Story County.

Tornado, reported by Emergency Mngr.





05/19/2013 0727 PM

2 miles NW of Maxwell, Story County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by trained spotter.


            A few large tree limbs... 8 inches in diameter and roughly
            20 foot long down.




05/19/2013 0710 PM

1 miles S of Huxley, Story County.

Tornado, reported by Emergency Mngr.






05/19/2013 0708 PM

Slater, Story County.

Tornado, reported by Emergency Mngr.


            Tornado reported between Slater and Huxley near 538th.
            Street.





05/19/2013 0727 PM

2 miles NW of Maxwell, Story County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by trained spotter.


            A few large tree limbs... 8 inches in diameter and roughly
            20 foot long down.



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Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:58 am CDT on May 20, 2013

... Preliminary storm survey scheduled for Madison... Dallas and Polk
counties Monday...

A storm survey will be conducted by the National Weather Service
office in Des Moines for portions of Madison... Dallas and Polk
counties on Monday in relation to the severe thunderstorms that
moved through the area on Sunday may 19th 2013.

The results and conclusions of the survey will be completed and
transmitted via a public information statement and also posted to our
website [weather.Gov/dmx] by late Monday afternoon.


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