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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 17 Aug 8:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Indianola IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. North wind around 6 mph becoming south in the evening. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. North northeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. North wind around 6 mph becoming south in the evening. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. North northeast wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Indianola IA
 41.37°N 93.57°W
Last Update:
9:07 pm CDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm CDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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