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Life-threatening and locally catastrophic flash and urban flooding is expected across portions of south-central Texas through early Friday, with significant river flooding and rapid rises on small streams, arroyos, and typically dry washes expected. A significant heat wave continues for the Rockies, Northern Plains, and Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic, peaking in intensity through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

A Few Clouds

87°F

31°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1019.7 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 15 Jul 12:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Des Moines IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 92. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 92. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south southwest wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Des Moines IA
 41.58°N 93.63°W
1:27 pm CDT Jul 15, 2026
2pm CDT Jul 15, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2026
 
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