Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Southeast, Montana, and Iowa; Lowell Begins to Impact Hawaii

Strong thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rain are expected across portions of the Southeast. Thunderstorms may produce large hail across portions of Montana. Heavy rainfall could produce flash flooding across Iowa and vulnerable areas in Utah. Lowell will bring heavy rain, dangerous swells and rip currents to portions of Hawaii. Sweltering heat persists across the South-Central US. 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

84°F

29°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	E 13 G 21 mph
Barometer	30.04 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	6 Sep 1:54 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Des Moines International Airport IA

This Afternoon
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
Showers
Labor Day
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 9 to 11 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Labor Day

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 81.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.