Thunderstorms Across the Central Plains and Mid South

Severe thunderstorms will be possible over parts of the Great Plains today through Wednesday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Slight Risks (level 2 of 5) of severe thunderstorms has been outlooked. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

A Few Clouds

67°F

19°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Jun 6:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Des Moines IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Des Moines IA
 41.58°N 93.63°W
6:43 am CDT Jun 1, 2026
7am CDT Jun 1, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 7, 2026
 
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