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Unsettled Weather in the Eastern U.S. through Memorial Day

Showers and thunderstorms are expected from Texas to the Northeast through Tuesday. Heavy rain will create mainly localized areas of flash flooding across the central Gulf Coast into the Appalachians. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions due to gusty winds and low humidity are expected through Tuesday across Oregon and Nevada. Showers and thunderstorms will develop over the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

A Few Clouds

65°F

18°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 May 3:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Des Moines IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Des Moines IA
 41.59°N 93.66°W
Last Update:
3:36 am CDT May 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT May 26, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 1, 2026
 
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