Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	SW 8 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	7 Aug 6:54 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Des Moines IA

Severe T-storm Watch August 7, 07:17pm until August 7, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch August 7, 07:17pm until August 7, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Fri
Severe T-storm Watch
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Partly
Cloudy
Saturday
High: 83 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 103. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.