Severe Thunderstorms from the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic Tonight; The Heat Continues in the Southern and Eastern U.S.

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts and a few strong tornadoes are likely from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Moderate Risk (level 4 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is outlooked for the Midwest. A widespread heat wave will peak in the South and East on Friday, with many temperature records expected to be broken. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint	50°F (10°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	12 Jun 4:54 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Des Moines IA

Today
High: 83 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 81 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 73 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 80 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 55. North northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 78.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 80.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.