Massive Heat Wave; Severe Storms and Heavy Rain

A massive heat wave is consuming much of the Midwest into the Southern tier of the U.S. with hazy, hot and humid conditions. These dangerous conditions will likely persist through Thursday as widespread excessive heat warnings and heat advisories are in effect. North and east of the heat and area of high pressure, thunderstorms with damaging and severe winds, large hail and heavy rain are likely. 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.

Overcast

71°F

22°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	NE 6 mph
Barometer	29.91 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	6 Jul 5:54 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Des Moines IA

Today

Chance
T-storms
High: 88 °F
Tonight

Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Low: 71 °F
Thursday

T-storms
High: 85 °F
Thursday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 70 °F
Friday

Chance
T-storms
High: 84 °F
Friday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 65 °F
Saturday

Sunny
High: 84 °F
Saturday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 63 °F
Sunday

Sunny
High: 89 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Low around 71. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. High near 85. East northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 84.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.