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Ames, IA 50012 Weather
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This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. South wind around 8 mph.
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Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
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Friday
Sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
National Weather Service forecast updated 1 hr ago.
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10-day forecast
Details- TodayOct 22Sunny53°78°
- FriOct 23Sunny57°77°
- SatOct 24Partly Sunny54°77°
- SunOct 25Partly Sunny50°72°
- MonOct 26Cloudy17%48°66°
- TueOct 27Slight Chance Rain Showers22%48°62°
- WedOct 28Chance Rain Showers32%45°64°
- ThuOct 29Cloudy34°49°
- FriOct 30Sunny31°52°
- SatOct 31Mostly sunny43°61°
Days after the National Weather Service's seven are MET Norway's outlook, a computer model with no forecaster's review.
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Widespread Freeze Warnings Issued Across Iowa as Temperatures Could Drop Into the 20s Saturday MorningA widespread round of freezing temperatures is expected across Iowa early Saturday morning, prompting the National Weather Service to issue Freeze Warnings, Freeze Watches, and Frost Advisories for the entire state…
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Freeze Watch Issued for Much of Iowa as Temperatures Could Drop Into the 20s Saturday MorningMuch of Iowa could experience a widespread freeze this weekend as colder air moves into the region, bringing some of the lowest temperatures of the fall season. The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for…
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Sunny skies, warm temperatures across central Iowa todaySunny skies are expected today across central and northern Iowa as warm conditions persist. High temperatures will reach the low 70s, with breezy conditions possible in northwest Iowa during the afternoon with gusts up…
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Lane shift planned on Mount Vernon Drive in Iowa CityDrivers on Mount Vernon Drive in Iowa City should expect shifted lanes starting Tuesday, Oct. 20, weather permitting.The lane shift will affect the stretch betw ... Lane shift planned on Mount Vernon Drive in Iowa City…
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Iowa weather: Dry day before gradual warmupIt'll be a great day for outdoor plans with highs in the mid 60s and plenty of sunshine. High pressure to our east will keep our skies clear. It'll feel breezy with a wind out of the south gusting up to 25 mph at times…
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Chilly Friday night for Northern Iowa, widespread freeze expectedKWWL Gusty north to northwest winds will gradually diminish across the Upper Mississippi River Valley this evening. Tonight will be the coldest night of the season so far, with widespread near to just above freezing…
Air quality
Acceptable. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
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MonthlyBoone, records since 1904. Normals 1991–2020. Data from NOAA's Regional Climate Centers (ACIS).
Nearby
- Des Moines 47 km
- West Des Moines 50 km
- Ankeny 33 km
- Urbandale 44 km
- Johnston 39 km
- Waukee 50 km
- Altoona 45 km
- Clive 47 km
- Boone 20 km
- Grimes 39 km
- Pleasant Hill 50 km
- Perry 43 km
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