Severe Storms and Heavy Rain in Texas; Record Heat Along the East Coast

Scattered severe storms with large hail, isolated severe gusts, and localized flooding are expected across parts of west Texas. Isolated flash flooding is also possible in the central Gulf coast. An early season heat wave will continue to impact the eastern U.S. today, before isolated severe storms move across the central Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic and far southern New England. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

A Few Clouds

51°F

11°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NE 12 mph
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.2 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 20 May 8:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Des Moines IA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 61. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North northeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 61. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Des Moines IA
 41.61°N 93.63°W
8:36 am CDT May 20, 2026
9am CDT May 20, 2026-6pm CDT May 26, 2026
 
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