Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in the Mississippi Valley; Flooding Continues Along the East Coast of Florida

A cold front approaching the Mississippi Valley will bring heavy rainfall and isolated severe thunderstorms to the region. Thunderstorms will have the potential to produce isolated severe wind gusts and perhaps a brief tornado or two. Significant river flooding is forecast along the St. John’s and the Peace rivers in Florida through the end of the week as flood waters will be slow to recede. Read More >

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed W 13 mph
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.2 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 4 Nov 6:54 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Des Moines IA

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy, with a high near 52. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly between 9am and 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy, with a high near 52. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly between 9am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 39.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Des Moines IA
 41.58°N 93.63°W
6:26 am CST Nov 4, 2026
7am CST Nov 4, 2026-6pm CST Nov 10, 2026
 
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