Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

A Few Clouds

88°F

31°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	29.90 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	15 Jul 5:54 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Des Moines IA

Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 80 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.