Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Mostly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	E 9 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	8 Sep 8:54 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Norwalk IA

Today
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Likely then
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 85 °F
Sunny then
Sunny and
Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 71. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 61.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.