Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Overcast

70°F

21°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	SE 12 mph
Barometer	30.07 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	7 Sep 12:54 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Indianola IASimilar City Names

Labor Day
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Labor Day

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light south southeast wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 70. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 82.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 61.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.