Tropical Storm Isaias in the Gulf; California Heat Continues

Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to track toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast while strengthening into a hurricane on Thursday. Residents from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle should closely monitor the latest updates. Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across much of California through midweek. Temperatures are forecast to gradually cool beginning Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Oct 6:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S De Soto IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S De Soto IA
 41.48°N 94.01°W
5:43 am CDT Oct 7, 2026
7am CDT Oct 7, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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