Ophelia Remnants Slow to Exit; Strong Pacific Northwest Storm; Heavy Rain in Upper Midwest and South

Rain will gradually diminish across the Mid-Atlantic and New England as Ophelia remnants slowly move offshore. A powerful system is bringing heavy rain, a wintry mix at higher elevations, and gusty winds to the Northwest. A lingering front in the South and an upper level system in the Upper Midwest may produce strong thunderstorms with locally heavy rain. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed W 14 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 25 Sep 1:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Des Moines IA

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 10 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 78 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 58 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 74 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 56 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 74 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 55 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 77 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 59 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    Sunny

    High: 85 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
Des Moines IA
 41.58°N 93.63°W
12:30 pm CDT Sep 25, 2023
2pm CDT Sep 25, 2023-6pm CDT Oct 1, 2023
 
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