Thunderstorms Across the Southeast U.S.; Elevated to Locally Critical Fire Weather in Colorado

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the Southeast U.S. Friday. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) outlook has been issued. Strong winds and hail will be the main threats. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across south-central Colorado today due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

A Few Clouds

39°F

4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.6 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 7:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Des Moines IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 57. Windy, with a west northwest wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Windy

    High: 57 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 33 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 52 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Widespread frost, mainly after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Frost

    Low: 32 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Widespread frost before 8am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 61. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Frost then
    Sunny

    High: 61 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 37 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Windy.

    Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

    High: 65 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

    Low: 48 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 64 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 57. Windy, with a west northwest wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Widespread frost, mainly after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Widespread frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 61. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Windy.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Des Moines IA
 41.61°N 93.63°W
6:03 am CDT Apr 19, 2024
8am CDT Apr 19, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 25, 2024
 
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