Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

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Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

A Few Clouds

66°F

19°C

Humidity	27%
Wind Speed	SE 9 mph
Barometer	30.17 in (1021.6 mb)
Dewpoint	31°F (-1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Apr 5:54 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Des Moines International Airport IA

Tonight

Increasing
Clouds
Low: 45 °F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers and
Breezy
High: 66 °F
Thursday
Night

Chance
Showers and
Breezy then
T-storms and
Windy
Low: 50 °F
Friday

T-storms and
Windy
High: 68 °F
Friday
Night

T-storms
Likely and
Windy
Low: 60 °F
Saturday

Windy. Slight
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
High: 79 °F
Saturday
Night

T-storms and
Breezy
Low: 60 °F
Sunday

T-storms and
Windy
High: 73 °F
Sunday
Night

Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Low: 47 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a southeast wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Low around 50. Windy, with a southeast wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 68. Windy, with a southeast wind 23 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Windy, with a south southeast wind 23 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Windy. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 60. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 73. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 77.