Mississippi Valley Summer Heat Wave; Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Possible to the North

A dangerous summer heat wave will continue much of the Plains, Mid/Lower Mississippi Valley, Southeast U.S. today and Thursday. Areas of severe thunderstorms may occur today and again on Thursday from parts of the northern/central Rockies and High Plains into the Ohio Valley and Carolinas. Excessive rainfall over similar areas may bring flash flooding today and Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	N 3 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	6 Jul 10:54 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Des Moines IA

Today

Chance
T-storms
High: 88 °F
Tonight

Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Low: 71 °F
Thursday

T-storms
High: 85 °F
Thursday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 70 °F
Friday

Chance
T-storms
High: 84 °F
Friday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 65 °F
Saturday

Sunny
High: 84 °F
Saturday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 63 °F
Sunday

Sunny
High: 89 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Low around 71. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. High near 85. East northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 84.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.