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Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms in the Southwest; Coastal Flooding Along Portions of the Eastern Seaboard

A slow moving front will produce a threat for heavy rainfall and severe weather from the southwest into the western High Plains through the weekend. Heavy rainfall and isolated flash flooding and gusty winds will be possible this weekend into early next week in portions of southern Florida. Coastal flooding impacts remain possible through the weekend along the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic coasts Read More >

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

A Few Clouds

68°F

20°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.1 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Oct 7:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Des Moines IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 7 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Des Moines IA
 41.58°N 93.63°W
Last Update:
6:16 pm CDT Oct 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm CDT Oct 22, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 29, 2026
 
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