Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Mostly Cloudy

68°F

20°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1010.8 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Jul 9:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Des Moines IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Des Moines IA
 41.61°N 93.66°W
8:57 pm CDT Jul 11, 2025
10pm CDT Jul 11, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 18, 2025
 
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