Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. 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

82°F

28°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	4 Jul 7:54 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Winterset IA

Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 85 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.