Des Moines, IA

10:43 PM CDT on May 19, 2013 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 965 ft
Lon: 93.7° W
Lat: 41.6° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground midday recap for Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Heavy rains and severe thunderstorm activity continued for the Plains on Sunday as a broad low trekked slowly across the Northern Plains. As the system progressed, counter-clockwise flow associated with the system pulled ample moisture and energy northward from the Gulf of Mexico, while an associated cold front reached southward from the system across the Central Plains. Forcing from the cold front combined with a dry line in the Southern Plains and the moisture laden conditions of the region allowed for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to continue from Saturday night through Sunday morning. Portions of eastern Kansas, western Missouri, and central/eastern Oklahoma remained at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity through the afternoon and evening as environmental conditions remained favorable for strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of the Southern Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley were at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development. While hail and damaging winds were the main threats of severe weather in these regions, a few tornadoes were also possible.

Meanwhile, heavy rains continued across the north-central U.S., while moderate to strong instability kicked up scattered thunderstorms and showers in the southeastern corner of the nation. Areas of eastern Montana through eastern Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin remained under Flash Flood Watches and Warnings through the afternoon due to moderate to heavy rain and areas of rapid runoff. Flash Flood Warnings and various Flood Watches Warnings were also issued for parts of northern Georgia and eastern Alabama as intense rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches fell in one hour. In addition to heavy rain totals, hail and damaging wind gusts were possible with stronger storms in the southeastern corner of the nation.

Elsewhere, isolated to scattered showers and areas of thunderstorms developed across portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast as a long warm front associated with this system reached across the Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic and humid conditions spread northward.
Weather Underground midday recap for Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Heavy rains and severe thunderstorm activity continued for the Plains on Sunday as a broad low trekked slowly across the Northern Plains. As the system progressed, counter-clockwise flow associated with the system pulled ample moisture and energy northward from the Gulf of Mexico, while an associated cold front reached southward from the system across the Central Plains. Forcing from the cold front combined with a dry line in the Southern Plains and the moisture laden conditions of the region allowed for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to continue from Saturday night through Sunday morning. Portions of eastern Kansas, western Missouri, and central/eastern Oklahoma remained at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity through the afternoon and evening as environmental conditions remained favorable for strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of the Southern Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley were at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development. While hail and damaging winds were the main threats of severe weather in these regions, a few tornadoes were also possible.

Meanwhile, heavy rains continued across the north-central U.S., while moderate to strong instability kicked up scattered thunderstorms and showers in the southeastern corner of the nation. Areas of eastern Montana through eastern Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin remained under Flash Flood Watches and Warnings through the afternoon due to moderate to heavy rain and areas of rapid runoff. Flash Flood Warnings and various Flood Watches Warnings were also issued for parts of northern Georgia and eastern Alabama as intense rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches fell in one hour. In addition to heavy rain totals, hail and damaging wind gusts were possible with stronger storms in the southeastern corner of the nation.

Elsewhere, isolated to scattered showers and areas of thunderstorms developed across portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast as a long warm front associated with this system reached across the Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic and humid conditions spread northward.
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Des Moines Weather at a Glance

Updated 10:43 PM CDT
Elevation
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Thunderstorms and Rain
Thunderstorm Rain Mist
Temperature
62.0 °F
Feels Like 62.0 °F
Wind(mph)
0.7
Sunrise / Set
5:51 AM
8:31 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Tonight
Thunderstorm 62 °F
T-storms
90% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 81 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Chance of a Thunderstorm 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Thunderstorm 77 | 52 °F
Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Thunderstorm 70 | 50 °F
T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Partly Cloudy 73 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.63 in
Visibility
4.0 miles
Clouds
Mostly Cloudy 7000 ft
Overcast 8500 ft
Moisture
Humidity
96%
Rainfall
1.57 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KDSM 200254Z 15009KT 4SM TSRA BR BKN070CB OVC085 17/16 A2965 RMK AO2 PK WND 28029/0200 RAB00 TSB09 SLP032 OCNL LTGIC S AND E TS S MOV NE P0020 60067 T01720156 53030
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Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
62.0 °F
88,88,87,85,83,81,64,63,63,64,64,63,63
Dew Point
61 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
4.0 mph
Health
UV
0.0 out of 16
Pollen
7.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 70F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and a chance of rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday
partlycloudy Overcast. High of 73F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Sunday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 2.2 in. possible.
Monday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms. High of 88F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday
clear Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Des Moines IA

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KIADESMI1

Monday, 20
Chance of a Thunderstorm
81 | 59 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Tuesday, 21
Thunderstorm
77 | 52 °F
Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 22
Thunderstorm
70 | 50 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Thursday, 23
Partly Cloudy
73 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Mostly Cloudy
73 | 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Chance of a Thunderstorm
75 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Sunday, 26
Chance of a Thunderstorm
79 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Monday, 27
Thunderstorm
88 | 63 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
86 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Source: BestForecast at 9:51 PM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 61 74 | 60 76 | 59 66 | 58
Wind 10 mph South 16 mph SSW 15 mph SSW 9 mph South
Humidity 82% 58% 52% 75%
Chance of Precip. 90% 10% 10% 40%
Cloud Cover 70% 63% 53% 57%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
8:31 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.47], Average RMSE [1.76]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.09], Average RMSE [2.07] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:51 PM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 58 71 | 57 74 | 56 61 | 54
Wind 7 mph SSW 13 mph SW 12 mph SSW 7 mph WSW
Humidity 92% 65% 55% 75%
Chance of Precip. 50% 30% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 57% 64% 71% 71%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.46], Average RMSE [2.66]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.36], Average RMSE [2.28] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:51 PM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 70F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and a chance of rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 51 63 | 52 67 | 54 58 | 50
Wind 6 mph West 10 mph West 10 mph West 8 mph NNW
Humidity 80% 66% 58% 75%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 30% 20%
Cloud Cover 77% 75% 72% 89%
Conditions Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:33 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.64], Average RMSE [2.12]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.96], Average RMSE [2.68] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:51 PM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Overcast. High of 73F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 50 63 | 52 69 | 53 56 | 49
Wind 8 mph NNW 10 mph NNE 8 mph NE 6 mph ENE
Humidity 88% 67% 56% 75%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 100% 100% 0%
Conditions Clear Overcast Overcast Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:34 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.53], Average RMSE [2.77]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.52], Average RMSE [2.89] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:51 PM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 48 64 | 50 69 | 51 57 | 46
Wind 6 mph ESE 8 mph SE 9 mph SE 7 mph SE
Humidity 89% 60% 50% 67%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 26% 79% 100%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:35 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.20], Average RMSE [2.89]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.06], Average RMSE [2.98] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:51 PM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 51 57 | 55 63 | 59 62 | 62
Wind 8 mph SE 12 mph SE 11 mph SSE 9 mph SE
Humidity 92% 95% 90% 98%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 100% 100%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.65], Average RMSE [3.22]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.18], Average RMSE [4.17] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:51 PM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 2.2 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 59 62 | 62 73 | 71 71 | 69
Wind 9 mph SSE 11 mph South 9 mph South 10 mph SE
Humidity 97% 100% 92% 91%
Chance of Precip. 40% 30% 10% 30%
Cloud Cover 99% 99% 70% 81%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:37 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.43], Average RMSE [3.92]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.91], Average RMSE [4.82] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:51 PM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms. High of 88F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 66 84 | 69 85 | 73 68 | 66
Wind 9 mph South 8 mph SSE 8 mph SSE 6 mph SE
Humidity 92% 64% 68% 95%
Chance of Precip. 50% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 99% 95% 87% 84%
Conditions Thunderstorm Overcast Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:37 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.15], Average RMSE [5.57]
Source: BestForecast at 9:51 PM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 63 71 | 69 80 | 73 68 | 67
Wind 6 mph SSE 8 mph South 7 mph South 6 mph South
Humidity 100% 90% 78% 95%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 86% 83% 74% 75%
Conditions Fog Fog Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:38 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [8.45], Average RMSE [5.76]
Source: BestForecast at 9:51 PM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 64 75 | 67 75 | 71 67 | 67
Wind 5 mph South 8 mph SSW 6 mph South 6 mph SSW
Humidity 100% 79% 84% 100%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 86% 91% 90% 73%
Conditions Fog Overcast Overcast Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:39 PM
Source: BestForecast at 9:51 PM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 65 75 | 67 76 | 71 67 | 67
Wind 5 mph SSW 7 mph SSW 5 mph SSW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 97% 77% 87% 100%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 40% % % %
Conditions Fog Clear Clear Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Scientific Forecaster Discussion — MOS Weather Graph
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History & Almanac
May 19, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KDSM) 73 °F 53 °F
Record (KDSM) 93 °F (1975) 35 °F (1888)
Yesterday 85 °F 63 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 9
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
More information at USGS.gov
Air Quality
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Yesterday Good
OZONE
Yesterday Good
PM2.5
Current Good
PM2.5
Current Good
OZONE
Sunday Good
OZONE
Sunday Good
PM2.5
Sunday Good
CO
Sunday Good
NO2
Monday Good
OZONE
Monday Good
PM2.5
Monday Good
CO
Monday Good
NO2
Tuesday Good
OZONE
Tuesday Good
PM2.5
Tuesday Good
CO
Tuesday Good
NO2
Wednesday Good
OZONE
Wednesday Good
PM2.5
Wednesday Good
CO
Wednesday Good
NO2
Thursday Good
OZONE
Thursday Good
PM2.5
Thursday Good
CO
Thursday Good
NO2
Friday Good
OZONE
Friday Good
PM2.5
Friday Good
CO
Friday Good
NO2
Astronomy
May. 19, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:51 AM CDT 8:31 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:19 AM CDT 9:03 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:39 AM CDT 9:44 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:53 AM CDT 10:30 PM CDT
Moon 2:32 PM CDT (5/19) 2:20 AM CDT (5/19)
Length Of Visible Light 15h 44m
Length of Day
14h 40m
Tomorrow will be 1m 47s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 70% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Gibbous
May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
First Quarter
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Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
89 °F
Pella
89 °F
Mount Pleasant
88 °F
Des Moines
88 °F
Boone
88 °F
Perry
57 °F
Shenandoah
57 °F
Clarinda
60 °F
Carroll
60 °F
Storm Lake
60 °F
Creston
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Des Moines 63 °F Thunderstorm Rain Mist 9:54 PM CDT
Ankeny 63 °F Light Rain 10:35 PM CDT
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Wind Speed: 9.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 146° (SE)
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Windsor Heights / Glendale, Des Moines, IA 62.0 °F - 61 °F 96% SE  at  0.7 mph 0.20 in / hr 965 ft 10:43 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Witmer Park, Des Moines, IA 66.1 °F - - 90% SSW  at  0.0 mph 655.35 in / hr 892 ft 10:43 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Ingersoll Park, Des Moines, IA 61.0 °F - 60 °F 97% SSE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 961 ft 10:42 PM CDT Normal  
Wunderbury, Des Moines, IA 61.7 °F - 60 °F 95% WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.12 in / hr 900 ft 9:27 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Des Moines WNW, Des Moines, IA 61.3 °F - 51 °F 69% East  at  6.9 mph 0.17 in / hr 869 ft 10:43 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
IADOT Des Moines (I-235), Des Moines, IA 63 °F - - - North  at  - 0.28 in / hr 822 ft 10:14 PM CDT MADIS
Cross Creek West, Urbandale, IA 61.9 °F - 53 °F 73% ESE  at  2.7 mph 0.16 in / hr 898 ft 10:42 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Ashua Estates, West Des Moines, IA 62.6 °F - 60 °F 91% ENE  at  3.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 955 ft 10:42 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Chipmunk and Squirrel Railroad, Urbandale, IA 61.7 °F - 57 °F 85% SSE  at  3.5 mph 0.13 in / hr 957 ft 10:42 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
T & T Sprinkler Service Inc., Grimes, IA 61.5 °F - 60 °F 95% East  at  5.0 mph 0.18 in / hr 955 ft 10:42 PM CDT Normal
IADOT Des Moines (I-35), Cumming, IA 61 °F - 59 °F 93% ESE  at  11 mph 0.00 in / hr 735 ft 10:21 PM CDT MADIS
Wildflower, Ankeny, IA 60.8 °F - 59 °F 94% East  at  7.0 mph 0.25 in / hr 937 ft 10:42 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Knobhill, Des Moines, IA 60.9 °F - 60 °F 96% East  at  6.0 mph 0.31 in / hr 919 ft 10:43 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA 61.1 °F - 60 °F 95% SE  at  9.0 mph 0.50 in / hr 922 ft 10:35 PM CDT Normal  
S.E. Dallas County, Cumming, IA 60.2 °F - 59 °F 95% ESE  at  0.0 mph 0.10 in / hr 986 ft 10:36 PM CDT Normal  
Saylorville, Polk City, IA 61.1 °F - 60 °F 95% East  at  1.0 mph 0.14 in / hr 990 ft 10:40 PM CDT Normal
IADOT Altoona (I-80/US 65), Berwick, IA 62 °F - 60 °F 95% ESE  at  9 mph 0.24 in / hr 858 ft 10:21 PM CDT MADIS
Keith & Patty's Pleasant Hill Weather, Pleasant Hill, IA 60.7 °F - 60 °F 96% SSW  at  2.0 mph 0.21 in / hr 922 ft 10:41 PM CDT Normal  
Norwalk, IA (2mi SW), Norwalk, IA 65.5 °F - 59 °F 80% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 919 ft 10:43 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Boulder Brook, Ankeny, IA 61.7 °F - 61 °F 98% WNW  at  2.2 mph - / hr 933 ft 9:30 PM CDT Normal  
N.E. Madison Co. Cumming, IA, Cumming, IA 60.2 °F - 59 °F 96% SE  at  7.0 mph 0.08 in / hr 980 ft 10:30 PM CDT Normal  
Pine Ct in Van Meter, Van Meter, IA 61.3 °F - 60 °F 97% SE  at  6.6 mph 0.04 in / hr 889 ft 10:43 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
MesoWest CARLIS , Carlisle, IA 80 °F 78 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 857 ft 7:20 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest ELKHRT , Elkhart, IA 62 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 979 ft 9:50 PM CDT MADIS
IADOT De Soto (I-80/US 169), De Soto, IA 61 °F - 61 °F 99% ESE  at  11 mph 0.33 in / hr 956 ft 10:27 PM CDT MADIS
Indianola Town Square, Indianola, IA 61.2 °F - 60 °F 94% East  at  0.0 mph 0.14 in / hr 966 ft 10:40 PM CDT Normal  
Indianola, IA 60.4 °F - 59 °F 95% WNW  at  1.0 mph - / hr 0 ft 10:31 PM CDT Normal  
SE side of Madrid, IA, Madrid, IA 61.7 °F - 60 °F 95% ESE  at  4.0 mph 0.08 in / hr 1001 ft 10:43 PM CDT Rapid Fire
West Des Moines, IA 60.9 °F - 57 °F 86% SE  at  12.0 mph 0.10 in / hr - 10:40 PM CDT Normal  
Stone Ridge, Cumming, IA 61.7 °F - -40 °F - ESE  at  0.0 mph - / hr -107507 ft 9:27 PM CDT Normal  
Calvert Meadows, Urbandale, IA 61.2 °F - 59 °F 93% East  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 10:43 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
White Oak Ln, Granger, IA 62.1 °F - 60 °F 94% SE  at  3.0 mph 0.06 in / hr -107507 ft 10:40 PM CDT Normal
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05/19/2013 0700 PM

1 miles SSW of Saylorville , Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by NWS employee.


            Delayed report... tree down on a power line.





05/19/2013 0700 PM

1 miles SSW of Saylorville , Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by NWS employee.


            Delayed report... tree down on a power line.





05/19/2013 0700 PM

Polk City, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m60 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Schoolnet site





05/19/2013 0706 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m62 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Schoolnet site





05/19/2013 0706 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m62 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Schoolnet site





05/19/2013 0656 PM

Grimes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m62 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Schoolnet site





05/19/2013 0704 PM

2 miles N of Saylorville laes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.


            10 inch diameter tree branch down in Polk City




05/19/2013 0704 PM

5 miles ESE of pleasant hilrville laes, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.





05/19/2013 0707 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m75.00 mph, reported by amateur radio.





05/19/2013 0708 PM

5 miles NNW of Ankeny airpoasant hilrville laes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.


            Gas station canopy torn off near 36th and Ankeny Blvd




05/19/2013 0710 PM

2 miles S of Slater, Polk County.

Tornado, reported by trained spotter.


            Tornado on the ground about 2 south of Slater




05/19/2013 0716 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail m1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.





05/19/2013 0716 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by public.


            Winds estimated at 60-70 mph.




05/19/2013 0727 PM

1 miles E of Alleman, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.


            Powerlines down on Highway 69 east of Alleman.




05/19/2013 0746 PM

4 miles NW of Ankeny airporhalltown, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by trained spotter.


            Six inch diameter trees down.




05/19/2013 0716 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by public.


            Winds estimated at 60-70 mph.





05/19/2013 0746 PM

4 miles NW of Ankeny airpor, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by trained spotter.


            Six inch diameter trees down.





05/19/2013 0704 PM

2 miles N of Saylorville laes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.


            10 inch diameter tree branch down in Polk City




05/19/2013 0708 PM

5 miles NNW of Ankeny airporville laes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.


            Gas station canopy torn off near 36th and Ankeny Blvd





05/19/2013 0704 PM

2 miles N of Saylorville laes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.


            10 inch diameter tree branch down in Polk City




05/19/2013 0708 PM

5 miles NNW of Ankeny airporville laes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.


            Gas station canopy torn off near 36th and Ankeny Blvd





05/19/2013 0707 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m75.00 mph, reported by amateur radio.






05/19/2013 0727 PM

1 miles E of Alleman, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.


            Powerlines down on Highway 69 east of Alleman.





05/19/2013 0716 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail m1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.





05/19/2013 0704 PM

5 miles ESE of pleasant hil, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.






05/19/2013 0710 PM

2 miles S of Slater, Polk County.

Tornado, reported by trained spotter.


            Tornado on the ground about 2 south of Slater





05/19/2013 0710 PM

2 miles S of Slater, Polk County.

Tornado, reported by trained spotter.


            Tornado on the ground about 2 south of Slater



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Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:44 PM CDT on May 19, 2013

... Daily 4 inch soil temperatures...

.Br dsm 0519 c dh1700/tsirzz
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:id location 4 inch temp
:
csai4 : Castana : 64
dvni4 : Davenport : 69
dmx : Johnston : 66
dcri4 : Decorah : 62
icyi4 : Iowa City : 65
kani4 : Kanawha : 69
3oi : Lamoni : 78
nhui4 : Nashua : M
olni4 : Oelwein : M
tldi4 : Toledo : M
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