Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley Tuesday

Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms appear likely Tuesday across the Midwest and Ohio Valley, with severe wind gusts in excess of 75 mph as the primary threat. Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding impacts Tuesday across portions of the Ohio Valley. A Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of excessive rainfall has been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Partly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.92 in (1012.4 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	11 Aug 12:54 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW West Des Moines IA

Overnight
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Friday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast around 6 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind around 7 mph becoming north northwest in the morning. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east southeast in the morning. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 76.