Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

A Few Clouds

88°F

31°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 15 Jul 5:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Hartford IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. North wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. North wind 8 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Hartford IA
 41.45°N 93.45°W
5:36 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
6pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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