Heavy Rainfall Threat for Mid-Atlantic into Southern New England; Fire Weather Hazards for the West

Heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorms may cause flash flooding in the northern Mid-Atlantic today. The Mid-Atlantic and Southeast heatwave is slowly easing, while cooler, drier air spreads across the Central and Eastern U.S. for the start of August. Critical fire conditions persist in the Pacific Northwest and Four Corners due to dry storms and gusty winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

A Few Clouds with Haze

76°F

24°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 30.28 in (1024.7 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 31 Jul 3:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Des Moines IA

Flood Warning July 31, 04:08pm until August 2, 04:00am
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Flood Warning
  •  
    Flood Warning July 31, 04:08pm until August 2, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Sat

    Flood Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 78 °F

    Areas Smoke

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Areas Smoke

  • Friday

    Friday: Areas of smoke. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 77 °F

    Areas Smoke

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Areas of smoke. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East northeast wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday
Areas of smoke. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Des Moines IA
 41.58°N 93.6°W
2:35 pm CDT Jul 31, 2025
4pm CDT Jul 31, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 6, 2025
 
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