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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Mostly Cloudy

71°F

22°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 12:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Des Moines IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Des Moines IA
 41.58°N 93.63°W
Last Update:
1:26 pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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