Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 15 Aug 9:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Grimes IA

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 9am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 9am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Grimes IA
 41.65°N 93.77°W
8:06 am CDT Aug 15, 2026
10am CDT Aug 15, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 21, 2026
 
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