Severe Weather for the Central High Plains; Heavy Rain/Flood Concerns in Parts of the East

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of strong winds and large hail are possible over portions of the central High Plains this afternoon, including parts of the Denver metro area. A stalled front is expected to bring additional rain and flash flood risks in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast through Thursday. Red flag warnings are in effect across the Interior Northwest and Great Basin today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Mostly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity	51%
Wind Speed	SW 13 G 17 mph
Barometer	30.11 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	5 Aug 11:54 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Des Moines IA

This
Afternoon

Mostly Sunny
High: 78 °F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Low: 63 °F
Thursday

Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 83 °F
Thursday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 66 °F
Friday

Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
High: 86 °F
Friday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 72 °F
Saturday

Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 92 °F
Saturday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 74 °F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny
High: 92 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind around 7 mph.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.