Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Patches Fog

76°F

24°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	29.92 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	10 Aug 7:54 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Des Moines IA

Today
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 100. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.