Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	W 6 mph
Barometer	30.06 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	13 Jul 11:54 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Des Moines IA

This Afternoon
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.