Ames, IA

5:07 PM CDT on June 18, 2013 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 997 ft
Lon: 93.7° W
Lat: 42.0° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground midday recap for Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

Wet and unsettled weather continued for parts of the East and South on Tuesday as a cold front dropped southeastward across the Midwest and Northeast and reinforced another frontal boundary extending from southern New England through the Southern Plains. Rain and thunderstorm activity developed ahead the advancing cold front in parts of the Ohio Valley into New England, while a cooler airmass followed behind the cold front and led to cooler daytimes highs in the Upper Great Lakes and Northeast. Areas of scattered showers and thunderstorms developed near and to the south of the main frontal disturbance from the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast through the Central and Southern Plains. The Storm Prediction Center issued a slight risk of severe thunderstorms for parts of the lower Ohio Valley and eastern and central Carolinas through the afternoon and evenings. Areas of the Ohio Valley were at primary risks of damaging wind gusts and hail, while areas of the Carolinas remained at risk of damaging wind gusts.

Meanwhile, behind this activity impulses from from the West enhanced precipitation and thunderstorm activity in the High Plains and created the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms for a large part of the region. The Storm Prediction Center issued a slight risk of severe thunderstorm development from this afternoon through tonight with threats of hail and damaging wind gusts.

Elsewhere, an upper level low located off the Pacific Northwest coast brought progressively better chances for showers and thunderstorm activity to the Northwest. The Storm Prediction Center issued a slight risk of severe thunderstorm development for the Northern Rockies with hail and damaging wind gusts possible from this afternoon through tonight.
Weather Underground midday recap for Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

Wet and unsettled weather continued for parts of the East and South on Tuesday as a cold front dropped southeastward across the Midwest and Northeast and reinforced another frontal boundary extending from southern New England through the Southern Plains. Rain and thunderstorm activity developed ahead the advancing cold front in parts of the Ohio Valley into New England, while a cooler airmass followed behind the cold front and led to cooler daytimes highs in the Upper Great Lakes and Northeast. Areas of scattered showers and thunderstorms developed near and to the south of the main frontal disturbance from the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast through the Central and Southern Plains. The Storm Prediction Center issued a slight risk of severe thunderstorms for parts of the lower Ohio Valley and eastern and central Carolinas through the afternoon and evenings. Areas of the Ohio Valley were at primary risks of damaging wind gusts and hail, while areas of the Carolinas remained at risk of damaging wind gusts.

Meanwhile, behind this activity impulses from from the West enhanced precipitation and thunderstorm activity in the High Plains and created the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms for a large part of the region. The Storm Prediction Center issued a slight risk of severe thunderstorm development from this afternoon through tonight with threats of hail and damaging wind gusts.

Elsewhere, an upper level low located off the Pacific Northwest coast brought progressively better chances for showers and thunderstorm activity to the Northwest. The Storm Prediction Center issued a slight risk of severe thunderstorm development for the Northern Rockies with hail and damaging wind gusts possible from this afternoon through tonight.
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Ames Weather at a Glance

Updated 4:57 PM CDT
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Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Temperature
84.2 °F
Feels Like 84 °F
Wind(mph)
1.7
Sunrise / Set
5:38 AM
8:53 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 81 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Chance of a Thunderstorm 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 82 | 70 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Friday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 88 | 72 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Saturday
Partly Cloudy 90 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.97 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 6000 ft
Scattered Clouds 9000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
42%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KAMW 182153Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM SCT060 SCT090 27/14 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP147 T02670144
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Heat Index
84 °F
Dew Point
59 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
1.7 mph from SSE
Wind Gust
Health
UV
4 out of 16
Pollen
4.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the morning, then overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F with a heat index of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
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Ames Weather Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for 50014 Weather Station KAMW

Tuesday, 18
Thunderstorm
86 | 59 °F
Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 19
Chance of a Thunderstorm
81 | 64 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 20
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 70 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Friday, 21
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 72 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Saturday, 22
Partly Cloudy
90 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 23
Mostly Cloudy
90 | 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 24
Partly Cloudy
84 | 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 25
Chance of a Thunderstorm
86 | 68 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 26
Partly Cloudy
88 | 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 27
Clear
84 | 66 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 58 73 | 58 76 | 58 63 | 59
Wind 5 mph NNW 8 mph North 8 mph ENE 6 mph East
Humidity 89% 60% 53% 85%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 26% 55% 31% 13%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:38 AM
8:53 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.24], Average RMSE [1.42]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.20], Average RMSE [1.61] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 58 73 | 62 78 | 63 69 | 63
Wind 7 mph SE 9 mph SE 9 mph SSE 7 mph SSE
Humidity 94% 69% 58% 80%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 30%
Cloud Cover 37% 45% 48% 50%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy 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 [2.08], Average RMSE [1.86]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.68], Average RMSE [2.22] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the morning, then overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 63 74 | 65 79 | 69 73 | 70
Wind 8 mph SSE 13 mph SSE 14 mph SSE 9 mph SSE
Humidity 86% 75% 70% 87%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 57% 57% 100% 49%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:38 AM
8:53 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.31], Average RMSE [2.13]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.51], Average RMSE [2.85] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F with a heat index of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 68 82 | 72 84 | 76 76 | 74
Wind 9 mph SSE 13 mph SSE 13 mph SSE 10 mph SSE
Humidity 91% 71% 77% 90%
Chance of Precip. 0% 30% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 76% 42% 44% 31%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:53 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.83], Average RMSE [2.79]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.40], Average RMSE [3.13] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 71 82 | 73 82 | 76 74 | 72
Wind 8 mph South 13 mph South 12 mph South 10 mph SSE
Humidity 92% 74% 82% 96%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 67% 19% 36% 1%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:54 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.83], Average RMSE [2.58]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.81], Average RMSE [3.42] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 70 82 | 73 81 | 74 73 | 72
Wind 10 mph SSE 17 mph South 13 mph SSW 8 mph SSW
Humidity 99% 74% 83% 95%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 30%
Cloud Cover 74% 53% 46% 76%
Conditions Fog 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 poor. MaxT RMSE [3.95], Average RMSE [1.95]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.05], Average RMSE [3.93] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 68 80 | 75 80 | 76 74 | 73
Wind 4 mph WSW 8 mph South 11 mph South 10 mph SSE
Humidity 100% 85% 90% 96%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 30%
Cloud Cover 65% 51% 33% 10%
Conditions Fog 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 poor. MaxT RMSE [4.79], Average RMSE [2.41]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.60], Average RMSE [4.01] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 69 82 | 72 81 | 76 73 | 73
Wind 9 mph South 13 mph SSW 11 mph SSW 8 mph SSW
Humidity 96% 71% 88% 99%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 60% 8% 30% 25%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm 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 [5.38], Average RMSE [3.34]
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 72 80 | 74 82 | 78 75 | 73
Wind 5 mph SW 5 mph SSW 4 mph SSW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 98% 86% 88% 94%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 74% 28% 33% 24%
Conditions Mostly 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 [5.84], Average RMSE [3.96]
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 67 82 | 67 81 | 70 74 | 67
Wind 4 mph SSW 4 mph SW 3 mph SW 3 mph SW
Humidity 86% 61% 67% 80%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 9% 1% 1% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:41 AM
8:54 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 63 80 | 64 81 | 65 72 | 63
Wind 3 mph SW 3 mph SW 3 mph SW 4 mph SW
Humidity 77% 55% 59% 73%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 1% 1% 2%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on June 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 60 80 | 62 81 | 64 69 | 63
Wind 4 mph SSW 4 mph SW 3 mph SW 8 mph SE
Humidity 73% 51% 56% 79%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% % % %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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Weather History & Almanac
June 18, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KAMW) 82 °F 60 °F
Record (KAMW) 93 °F (2012) 46 °F (2000)
Yesterday 88 °F 58 °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
Jun. 18, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:38 AM CDT 8:53 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:04 AM CDT 9:27 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:19 AM CDT 10:12 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:25 AM CDT 11:06 PM CDT
Moon 3:34 PM CDT 1:51 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 16h 23m
Length of Day
15h 14m
Tomorrow will be 0m 8s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 73% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Waxing Gibbous
Jun 23
Full
Jun 29
Last Quarter
Jul 8
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Jul 15
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State Highs State Lows
84 °F
Audubon
84 °F
Harlan
84 °F
Des Moines
83 °F
Cherokee
82 °F
Chariton
57 °F
Sheldon
57 °F
Dubuque
57 °F
Mason City
57 °F
Spencer
57 °F
Clarinda
Record Extremes
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Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Ames 80 °F Scattered Clouds 4:53 PM CDT
Boone 77 °F Mostly Cloudy 4:55 PM CDT
Ankeny 79 °F Mostly Cloudy 4:55 PM CDT
Perry 83 °F Clear 4:55 PM CDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KAMW)
Wind Speed: 4.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 157° (SSE)
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METAR KAMW 182153Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM SCT060 SCT090 27/14 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP147 T02670144

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50014 Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
MesoWest ONTAR1 , Ames, IA 80 °F 78 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1011 ft 2:55 PM CDT MADIS
Northridge, Ames, IA 84.2 °F 84 °F 59 °F 42% SSE  at  1.7 mph - / hr 955 ft 4:57 PM CDT Normal  
IEM Ames / St Cecilia , Ames, IA 82 °F 82 °F 59 °F 45% North  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1017 ft 4:49 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest AMES , Ames, IA - - - - NE  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 1073 ft 4:00 PM CDT MADIS
Maurer - GW Carver at 190th, Ames, IA 80.2 °F 81 °F 58 °F 47% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 981 ft 5:04 PM CDT Normal  
IADOT Ames (I-35), Ames, IA 83 °F 82 °F 53 °F 35% ENE  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 1027 ft 4:42 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest GRANT , Nevada, IA 76 °F 74 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 963 ft 3:25 PM CDT MADIS
IEM Nevada Community , Nevada, IA 79 °F 79 °F 52 °F 39% ESE  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 1026 ft 4:49 PM CDT MADIS
Jacobson Park, Story City, IA 89.6 °F 88 °F 56 °F 32% East  at  2.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 1010 ft 5:04 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
IEM Madrid , Madrid, IA 86 °F 85 °F 57 °F 38% SSE  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 1020 ft 4:49 PM CDT MADIS
SE side of Madrid, IA, Madrid, IA 81.2 °F 81 °F 58 °F 46% NNW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1001 ft 5:06 PM CDT Rapid Fire
MesoWest BOONWS , Boone, IA 84 °F 81 °F - - WNW  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 1049 ft 4:00 PM CDT MADIS
Rural Stanhope, Stanhope, IA 81.3 °F 82 °F 60 °F 48% NE  at  4.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 1080 ft 5:07 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Tranquility Base, Maxwell, IA 80.1 °F 81 °F 59 °F 48% NE  at  2.2 mph - / hr 902 ft 5:05 PM CDT Normal
IEM North Polk / West Elem , Polk City, IA 88 °F 86 °F 55 °F 33% South  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 938 ft 4:49 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest ELKHRT , Elkhart, IA 87 °F 84 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 979 ft 4:30 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest COLO1 , Colo, IA 83 °F 81 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1045 ft 3:25 PM CDT MADIS
IEM Ogden , Ogden, IA 81 °F 81 °F 54 °F 39% East  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 1089 ft 4:49 PM CDT MADIS
IEM Jewell , Jewell, IA 81 °F 81 °F 55 °F 42% NW  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 1118 ft 4:49 PM CDT MADIS
Boulder Brook, Ankeny, IA 83.3 °F 85 °F 65 °F 54% NW  at  0.0 mph - / hr 933 ft 4:59 PM CDT Normal  
IEM Ankeny / Christian Academy , Ankeny, IA 79 °F 79 °F 54 °F 42% SE  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 1020 ft 4:49 PM CDT MADIS
Saylorville, Polk City, IA 81.1 °F 81 °F 59 °F 47% NNE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 990 ft 5:05 PM CDT Normal
MesoWest GARDEN , Garden City, IA 78 °F 76 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1200 ft 3:55 PM CDT MADIS
Wildflower, Ankeny, IA 81.4 °F 82 °F 59 °F 46% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 937 ft 5:06 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
MesoWest BEAVR1 , Beaver, IA 78 °F 76 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1035 ft 4:25 PM CDT MADIS
IEM Grimes Elementary , Grimes, IA 81 °F 80 °F 52 °F 37% NW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1020 ft 4:49 PM CDT MADIS
T & T Sprinkler Service Inc., Grimes, IA 82.8 °F 83 °F 59 °F 45% North  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 955 ft 5:05 PM CDT Normal
Jester Lakes Estates, Granger, IA 87.3 °F 87 °F 59 °F 39% East  at  4.5 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 5:05 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
White Oak Ln, Granger, IA 85.7 °F 85 °F 57 °F 38% NNW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 5:06 PM CDT Normal
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