Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Overcast

80°F

27°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 16 Jun 10:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Hartford IA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 66. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 6 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 66. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Hartford IA
 41.5°N 93.4°W
10:23 am CDT Jun 16, 2025
11am CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database