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Almanac
Average High: 87°
Average Low: 68°
Record high/year: 111° (1934)
Record low/year: 52° (2003)
Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Detailed History
Sun and Moon
Sunrise: 06:00 AM (CDT)
Moon Rise: 11:35 PM (CDT)
Sunset: 08:41 PM (CDT)
Moon Set: 12:47 PM (CDT)
Moon Phase
Next 12 Hours
Forecast data from the National Digital Forecast Database
5-Day Forecast
Forecast for Story
Early This Morning
Thunderstorms likely. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of thunderstorms 70 percent.
Today
Thunderstorms likely in the morning...then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. High in the upper 70s. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of thunderstorms 70 percent.
Tonight
Partly cloudy early in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Low in the upper 60s. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. High in the mid 80s. South wind near 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Low in the mid 60s. South wind near 5 mph shifting to the north after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny. High in the mid 80s. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Low in the lower 60s.
Sunday
Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. High in the lower 80s.
Sunday Night and Monday
Partly cloudy. Low in the mid 60s. High in the mid 80s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Low in the lower 60s.
Tuesday
Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. High in the mid 80s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Low in the mid 60s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. High in the mid 80s.
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Location: North-Central Ames, Ames, IA Updated: 3:27 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 64.9 °F | Dew Point: 58 °F | Humidity: 77% | Wind: Calm | Pressure: 30.05 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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Location: IEM Ames / St Cecilia KCCI-TV, Ames, IA Updated: 3:15 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 66 °F | Dew Point: 61 °F | Humidity: 84% | Wind: East at 5 mph | Pressure: 30.01 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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Location: Bloomington Heights - Northernmost Ames, Ames, IA Updated: 3:50 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 64.2 °F | Dew Point: 59 °F | Humidity: 82% | Wind: ESE at 3.6 mph | Pressure: 30.02 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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Location: IADOT Ames (I-35), Ames, Dry Updated: 3:25 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 64 °F | Dew Point: 57 °F | Humidity: 77% | Wind: East at 6 mph | Pressure: - | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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Location: IEM Boone / United Community KCCI-TV, Luther, IA Updated: 3:15 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: °F | Dew Point: - | Humidity: - | Wind: ESE at 5 mph | Pressure: 29.96 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: -10 °F | Historical Graphs |
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Location: IEM Nevada Community KCCI-TV, Nevada, IA Updated: 3:15 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 62 °F | Dew Point: 62 °F | Humidity: 100% | Wind: East at 6 mph | Pressure: 30.02 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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Location: Downtown Story City, Story City, IA Updated: 3:50 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 63.6 °F | Dew Point: 58 °F | Humidity: 81% | Wind: Calm | Pressure: 29.99 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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Location: Boone, East Side, Boone, IA Updated: 3:51 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 63.9 °F | Dew Point: 58 °F | Humidity: 81% | Wind: SE at 2.3 mph | Pressure: 29.93 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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Location: IEM Madrid KCCI-TV, Madrid, IA Updated: 3:15 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 69 °F | Dew Point: 61 °F | Humidity: 75% | Wind: NW at 5 mph | Pressure: 29.91 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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Location: Christytown, Story City, IA Updated: 3:51 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 62.2 °F | Dew Point: 59 °F | Humidity: 89% | Wind: Calm | Pressure: 29.97 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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Location: SE side of Madrid, IA, Madrid, IA Updated: 3:51 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 65.5 °F | Dew Point: 63 °F | Humidity: 92% | Wind: Calm | Pressure: 29.92 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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Location: MesoWest Colo IA US UPR, Colo, IA Updated: 3:20 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 64 °F | Dew Point: - | Humidity: - | Wind: Calm | Pressure: - | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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Location: Rural Stanhope, Stanhope, IA Updated: 3:51 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 62.2 °F | Dew Point: 58 °F | Humidity: 87% | Wind: Calm | Pressure: 30.00 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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Location: IEM North Polk / West Elem KCCI-TV, Polk City, IA Updated: 3:15 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 69 °F | Dew Point: 61 °F | Humidity: 75% | Wind: SSE at 6 mph | Pressure: 29.98 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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Location: IADOT Ankeny (I-35), Elkhart, Wet Updated: 2:04 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 64 °F | Dew Point: 62 °F | Humidity: 94% | Wind: SSE at 12 mph | Pressure: - | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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Location: IEM Woodward KCCI-TV, Woodward, IA Updated: 3:15 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 68 °F | Dew Point: 64 °F | Humidity: 87% | Wind: NW at 2 mph | Pressure: 29.52 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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Location: IEM Jewell / South Hamilton KCCI-TV, Jewell, IA Updated: 3:15 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 64 °F | Dew Point: 63 °F | Humidity: - | Wind: Calm | Pressure: 30.04 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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Location: IEM Ogden KCCI-TV, Ogden, IA Updated: 3:15 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 67 °F | Dew Point: 62 °F | Humidity: 84% | Wind: ESE at 2 mph | Pressure: 29.80 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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Location: IEM Ankeny / Christian Academy KCCI-TV, Ankeny, IA Updated: 3:15 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 68 °F | Dew Point: 66 °F | Humidity: 93% | Wind: SE at 6 mph | Pressure: 29.97 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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Location: Saylorville, Polk City, IA Updated: 3:46 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 67.6 °F | Dew Point: 62 °F | Humidity: 81% | Wind: Calm | Pressure: 29.98 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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Location: Wildflower, Ankeny, IA Updated: 3:49 AM CDT |
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| Temperature: 66.8 °F | Dew Point: 60 °F | Humidity: 80% | Wind: ESE at 3.0 mph | Pressure: 29.96 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: - | Historical Graphs |
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NWS Forecaster Discussion
992 fxus63 kdmx 240740 afddmx Area forecast discussion National Weather Service Des Moines Iowa 240 am CDT Thursday Jul 24 2008 Short term...today evolution of current mesoscale convective system is obviously primary forecast concern this morning which lines up quite well with decent moisture convergence associated with 30-40kt low level jet noted on 305/310k isent sfcs. This convergence reaches S central/southeast sections by 12z-15z so have boosted probability of precipitation to categorical in those locations and diminished northern portions. Convection should have no problem sustaining itself and will likely increase somewhat. Lifting parcels from various elevated levels on the RUC depict steady 1500-2000 j/kg convective available potential energy with decreasing cin and convection being rooted lower. Effective srh and especially effective shear sufficient for organization as well...especially if storms become rooted lower as cins suggest so may see a gradual increase in severe threat toward daybreak. Heavy rains will be a concern as well with precipitable waters around two inches...13kft wcds...and cells tracking over same locations. Airmass should stabilize somewhat during the afternoon with no real forcing mechanism noted so have slights/chances lingering by then...mainly southern portions. Sref and especially NAM raw temperatures are not too bullish on temperatures with NAM suggesting areas of Post-precipitation stratus so went at or just below guidance...lower end NE. Long term...tonight through Wednesday frontal boundary to be in place from northeast to southwest across the County Warning Area by this evening...with much of County Warning Area in the warm sector. Fair amount of instability with best surface based cape situated across the southwestern County Warning Area. May see some isolated storms initially with daytime heating...but expect majority of convection with approaching shortwave through into the later evening/overnight hours as low level jet strengthens. Moisture expected to pool ahead of approaching weak cool front situated across eastern NE/wc Iowa...with precipitable waters approaching two inches. Main activity still expected along the frontal boundary through the early evening...with everything pushing eastward overnight. Friday into Saturday...main frontal boundary to be somewhat washed out...but in vicinity of the southern County Warning Area. Northwest flow pattern continues...with main weak disturbances dropping southeast out of the northern rockies into the area. Hard to nail down timing and placement...but instability to remain greatest across the southern half of the County Warning Area into Friday night and Saturday...as surface high pressure/drier air begins to build southeastward into northern Iowa. Little changes made into the extended range...as western/central US upper ridging flattens some. However still looks like trend for weak waves to traverse the ridge...and impact the area allowing for unsettled conditions to continue through the weekend into the middle of next week. && Aviation...24/06z light showers continue move over central Iowa though is falling with VFR conditions. Thunderstorms developing west of the Missouri River and will move into western Iowa later tonight. Main sites affected will be dsm then later otm. MVFR ceilings expected for a period all sites as this system passes. Additional MVFR ceilings mainly north expected after 00z. && Dmx watches/warnings/advisories...none. && $$ Short term...bss long term...mja aviation...donavon