Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. 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

78°F

26°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	SE 10 mph
Barometer	29.84 in (1009.6 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	16 Jul 1:54 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Ackworth IA

Overnight
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday Night
Low: 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 80 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North northeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.