Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Fog/Mist

73°F

23°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	E 10 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	1.25 mi
Last update	15 Aug 2:54 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Van Meter IA

Flood Watch August 15, 03:34am until August 15, 10:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch August 15, 03:34am until August 15, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Sat
Flood Watch
Overnight
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Sunday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 74. East wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 81.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.