Ames, IA

7:54 AM CDT on May 18, 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 Saturday, May 18, 2013.

A strong low pressure system will bring active weather to the center of the nation on Saturday. The system will move off the Rockies and into the Plains, which will push a warm front into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, while it continues pulling a cold front southeastward across the Western states. Counter clockwise flow around this system will pull more moisture and energy into the Plains from the Gulf of Mexico, allowing for showers and thunderstorms to develop from Oklahoma through the Dakotas and into Minnesota. These areas are under a slight threat of severe weather development with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Parts of western Nebraska and northwestern Kansas are under a moderate risk of severe thunderstorm development. This area has increased risk for tornado development on Saturday.

East of this activity, a weak trough slowly moves over the Eastern Valleys, allowing for a few more widespread showers and thunderstorms to pop up from the Southern Appalachians through the Mid-Atlantic states. Meanwhile in the West, moisture from the Pacific Ocean will allow for scattered showers with afternoon thunderstorms to persist for the Northern and Central Rockies. Severe storms are not likely in these areas. In the Southwest, gusty winds, warm temperatures, and dry conditions will maintain dangerous fire weather conditions on Saturday.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 18, 2013.

A strong low pressure system will bring active weather to the center of the nation on Saturday. The system will move off the Rockies and into the Plains, which will push a warm front into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, while it continues pulling a cold front southeastward across the Western states. Counter clockwise flow around this system will pull more moisture and energy into the Plains from the Gulf of Mexico, allowing for showers and thunderstorms to develop from Oklahoma through the Dakotas and into Minnesota. These areas are under a slight threat of severe weather development with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Parts of western Nebraska and northwestern Kansas are under a moderate risk of severe thunderstorm development. This area has increased risk for tornado development on Saturday.

East of this activity, a weak trough slowly moves over the Eastern Valleys, allowing for a few more widespread showers and thunderstorms to pop up from the Southern Appalachians through the Mid-Atlantic states. Meanwhile in the West, moisture from the Pacific Ocean will allow for scattered showers with afternoon thunderstorms to persist for the Northern and Central Rockies. Severe storms are not likely in these areas. In the Southwest, gusty winds, warm temperatures, and dry conditions will maintain dangerous fire weather conditions on Saturday.
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Ames Weather at a Glance

Updated 7:44 AM CDT
Elevation
1027 ft
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Clear
Clear
Temperature
67 °F
Feels Like 67 °F
Wind(mph)
6
Sunrise / Set
5:50 AM
8:31 PM
Moon
First Quarter
Today
Partly Cloudy 84 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Chance of a Thunderstorm 63 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Thunderstorm 82 | 64 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Monday
Thunderstorm 82 | 55 °F
T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 72 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Mostly Cloudy 68 | 46 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.93 in
Visibility
4.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
82%
Rainfall
-
Not available.
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KAMW 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM BR CLR 15/14 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP135 T01500144 10178 20133 53005
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Temperature
Temperature
67 °F
77,73,69,68,66,63,63,60,61,60,57,58,57
Dew Point
61 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
6 mph from East
Wind Gust
8.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
10.30 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Sunday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 82F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday
tstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with thunderstorms in the evening, then clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 50F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 68F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday
chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 70F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 63F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Ames IA

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Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
84 | 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Sunday, 19
Thunderstorm
82 | 64 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Monday, 20
Thunderstorm
82 | 55 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Tuesday, 21
Partly Cloudy
72 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 22
Mostly Cloudy
68 | 46 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 23
Chance of Rain
70 | 46 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Friday, 24
Mostly Cloudy
75 | 48 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Partly Cloudy
77 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Partly Cloudy
81 | 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Clear
75 | 64 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 2:40 AM CDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 60 77 | 63 82 | 63 70 | 63
Wind 6 mph ESE 12 mph SSE 14 mph SSE 11 mph SE
Humidity 95% 64% 52% 76%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 42% 38% 1% 7%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:31 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.75], Average RMSE [1.89]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.72], Average RMSE [1.96] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:40 AM CDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 82F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 62 78 | 65 78 | 65 72 | 62
Wind 11 mph SE 15 mph SE 15 mph SSE 12 mph South
Humidity 92% 67% 67% 72%
Chance of Precip. 30% 50% 50% 60%
Cloud Cover 69% 78% 77% 64%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.05], Average RMSE [2.43]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.88], Average RMSE [2.07] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:40 AM CDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
tstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with thunderstorms in the evening, then clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 61 75 | 58 76 | 55 65 | 56
Wind 12 mph South 17 mph SSW 14 mph SW 10 mph SW
Humidity 86% 58% 48% 73%
Chance of Precip. 60% 40% 40% 20%
Cloud Cover 66% 68% 59% 41%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm 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 [2.09], Average RMSE [2.36]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.43], Average RMSE [2.37] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:40 AM CDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 50F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 54 69 | 58 67 | 59 58 | 56
Wind 10 mph South 12 mph SW 9 mph WSW 6 mph West
Humidity 87% 67% 72% 93%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 26% 72% 73%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:34 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.99], Average RMSE [3.21]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.89], Average RMSE [3.23] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:40 AM CDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 68F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 51 67 | 51 67 | 53 58 | 52
Wind 6 mph NW 6 mph WNW 7 mph WNW 7 mph NW
Humidity 93% 58% 61% 80%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 50% 72% 70% 31%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:35 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.25], Average RMSE [2.91]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.36], Average RMSE [3.00] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:40 AM CDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 70F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 50 57 | 50 63 | 53 54 | 49
Wind 9 mph NNE 11 mph NE 8 mph NE 6 mph ENE
Humidity 99% 76% 69% 85%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 95% 56% 46% 2%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.69], Average RMSE [3.28]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.53], Average RMSE [4.17] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:40 AM CDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 44 69 | 47 69 | 51 57 | 45
Wind 7 mph NE 5 mph ENE 7 mph ENE 4 mph East
Humidity 77% 46% 50% 69%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 9% 48% 78% 67%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:37 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.31], Average RMSE [3.72]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.01], Average RMSE [4.89] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:40 AM CDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 44 71 | 51 70 | 55 63 | 54
Wind 5 mph NE 4 mph NE 3 mph East 7 mph ESE
Humidity 73% 49% 60% 72%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 20% 5%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:38 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.54], Average RMSE [5.42]
Source: BestForecast at 2:40 AM CDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 63F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 49 71 | 51 67 | 54 64 | 53
Wind 6 mph ESE 9 mph SE 10 mph SE 7 mph SE
Humidity 93% 48% 62% 64%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 8% 4% 28% 57%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:39 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.72], Average RMSE [5.46]
Source: BestForecast at 2:40 AM CDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 50 73 | 53 72 | 55 65 | 53
Wind 6 mph SE 9 mph SSE 9 mph SSE 6 mph SSE
Humidity 63% 48% 56% 64%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 3% 3% 3%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:39 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:40 AM CDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 51 75 | 53 72 | 58 67 | 56
Wind 4 mph SSE 7 mph South 6 mph South 5 mph South
Humidity 60% 48% 61% 67%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 3% 3% 5% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 18, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KAMW) 73 °F 50 °F
Record (KAMW) 91 °F (1997) 37 °F (2002)
Yesterday 80 °F 58 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 4
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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. 18, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:50 AM CDT 8:31 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:18 AM CDT 9:04 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:38 AM CDT 9:44 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:52 AM CDT 10:31 PM CDT
Moon 1:28 PM CDT 1:50 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 45m
Length of Day
14h 40m
Tomorrow will be 1m 53s longer.
First Quarter, 53% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
First Quarter
May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
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State Highs State Lows
71 °F
Mount Pleasant
69 °F
Le Mars
69 °F
Fort Madison
69 °F
Fort Dodge
69 °F
Orange City
53 °F
Clarinda
55 °F
Decorah
55 °F
Dubuque
55 °F
Audubon
55 °F
Ankeny
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Ames 59 °F Clear 6:53 AM CDT
Boone 65 °F Clear 7:35 AM CDT
Ankeny 63 °F Mostly Cloudy 7:35 AM CDT
Perry 64 °F Clear 7:35 AM CDT
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Wind Speed: 0.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 100° (East)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KAMW 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM BR CLR 15/14 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP135 T01500144 10178 20133 53005

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Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
MesoWest ONTAR1 , Ames, IA 59 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1011 ft 6:10 AM CDT MADIS
IADOT Ames (I-35), Ames, IA 67 °F 61 °F 82% East  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 1027 ft 7:44 AM CDT MADIS
Maurer - GW Carver at 190th, Ames, IA 65.7 °F 62 °F 88% ESE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 981 ft 7:50 AM CDT Normal  
MesoWest AMES , Ames, IA - - - ESE  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 1073 ft 7:00 AM CDT MADIS
MesoWest GRANT , Nevada, IA 60 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 963 ft 6:40 AM CDT MADIS
Jacobson Park, Story City, IA 69.4 °F 62 °F 78% East  at  3.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 1010 ft 7:54 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
SE side of Madrid, IA, Madrid, IA 67.0 °F 62 °F 85% SE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1001 ft 7:54 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Tranquility Base, Maxwell, IA 71.1 °F -34 °F - SE  at  2.7 mph - / hr 0 ft 7:53 AM CDT Normal
Rural Stanhope, Stanhope, IA 70.0 °F 65 °F 85% SE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1080 ft 7:54 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
MesoWest COLO1 , Colo, IA 59 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1045 ft 6:40 AM CDT MADIS
MesoWest BOONWS , Boone, IA 65 °F - - ESE  at  0 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 6:50 AM CDT MADIS
MesoWest GARDEN , Garden City, IA 57 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1200 ft 6:50 AM CDT MADIS
Boulder Brook, Ankeny, IA 69.3 °F 69 °F 98% ESE  at  2.7 mph - / hr 933 ft 7:43 AM CDT Normal  
Saylorville, Polk City, IA 62.9 °F 60 °F 89% ESE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 990 ft 7:50 AM CDT Normal
Wildflower, Ankeny, IA 64.3 °F 62 °F 91% ESE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 937 ft 7:53 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Jester Lakes Estates, Granger, IA 68.2 °F 63 °F 84% SE  at  3.8 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 7:54 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
White Oak Ln, Granger, IA 66.3 °F 62 °F 86% ESE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 7:51 AM CDT Normal
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