Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Overcast

70°F

21°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	SE 12 mph
Barometer	30.07 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	7 Sep 12:54 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Des Moines IA

Labor Day
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely then
Showers
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Labor Day

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. South southeast wind around 9 mph.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 70. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 82.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 63.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Friday Night

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.