Threats For Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Continue in the Plains; Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

On Monday and Tuesday, the focus for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms will continue in the Plains and central Mississippi River Valley. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. 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

68°F

20°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	16 Jun 4:54 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

West Des Moines IA

Today
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Juneteenth
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 90 °F
Sunny then
Sunny and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 6 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 66. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Juneteenth

Sunny, with a high near 86.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Breezy.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy.