Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. 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

73°F

23°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	NE 7 mph
Barometer	29.94 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	19 Aug 7:54 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Windsor Heights IA

Today
High: 79 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Clear then
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light north northeast wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of thunderstorms before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 82.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.