Severe Thunderstorms in West Texas; Heavy Rainfall in the Southeast U.S.

Scattered strong to severe storms capable of sporadic large hail and severe winds are expected this afternoon and evening across portions of western Texas. Widespread showers and thunderstorms may produce isolated flash flooding across the Ozarks today and the Southeast into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SE 16 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 30 May 3:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Des Moines IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Des Moines IA
 41.54°N 93.6°W
4:18 pm CDT May 30, 2026
4pm CDT May 30, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 5, 2026
 
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