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Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 10 Oct 6:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Des Moines IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 63. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 63. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Des Moines IA
 41.58°N 93.63°W
Last Update:
5:51 pm CDT Oct 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Oct 10, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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