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Significant Coastal Impacts to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Tropical Storm Nolo to Impact Hawaii

A strong coastal storm will bring moderate to major coastal flooding, strong winds, heavy rainfall and high surf to the Mid-Atlantic and New England. Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Thursday as it moves north toward the Big Island of Hawaii. Heavy rainfall will continue through Saturday, with locally catastrophic flooding possible. Hurricane Watch in effect. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Overcast

58°F

14°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1025.8 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Sep 4:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Des Moines IA

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 61. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 61. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely. High near 64. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 61. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 61. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely. High near 64. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Des Moines IA
 41.58°N 93.63°W
Last Update:
1:43 am CDT Sep 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Sep 24, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 30, 2026
 
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