Des Moines, IA

1:28 PM CDT on May 22, 2013 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 899 ft
Lon: 93.7° W
Lat: 41.6° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

After an active severe weather pattern during the beginning of the week, cooler and relatively calmer weather conditions will return to much of the Central U.S. on Wednesday as the trough of low pressure impacting the region moves to the East. As the trough progresses, an associated low pressure system will reorganize near southern Lake Michigan and will continue northeastward across Michigan toward the Lower Great Lakes through Wednesday evening. Expect rain showers to continue across the Upper Midwest into areas of the inland Northeast throughout this transition. Meanwhile, the system's associated cold front will trail southwestward from the low across the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys through the Lower Mississippi Valley and into the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and environmental conditions ahead of the cold front combined with ample moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will set the stage for shower and thunderstorm activity through the day. Areas just east of the advancing cold front will experience the heaviest amounts of precipitation, with areas of flooding and flash flooding possible in parts of eastern Texas and Louisiana. As the cold front continues eastward, areas of the Lower Great Lakes into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development through the evening. Severe storms in these regions may become capable of producing damaging wind gusts, marginally severe hail, and even a few tornadoes during the evening hours.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible along the East Coast and in the Florida Peninsula. Out West, a cold trough of low pressure will become anchored over the Pacific Northwest, bringing cool, below normal temperatures to the Pacific Northwest and California, as well as scattered precipitation to the Northwest.
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

After an active severe weather pattern during the beginning of the week, cooler and relatively calmer weather conditions will return to much of the Central U.S. on Wednesday as the trough of low pressure impacting the region moves to the East. As the trough progresses, an associated low pressure system will reorganize near southern Lake Michigan and will continue northeastward across Michigan toward the Lower Great Lakes through Wednesday evening. Expect rain showers to continue across the Upper Midwest into areas of the inland Northeast throughout this transition. Meanwhile, the system's associated cold front will trail southwestward from the low across the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys through the Lower Mississippi Valley and into the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and environmental conditions ahead of the cold front combined with ample moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will set the stage for shower and thunderstorm activity through the day. Areas just east of the advancing cold front will experience the heaviest amounts of precipitation, with areas of flooding and flash flooding possible in parts of eastern Texas and Louisiana. As the cold front continues eastward, areas of the Lower Great Lakes into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development through the evening. Severe storms in these regions may become capable of producing damaging wind gusts, marginally severe hail, and even a few tornadoes during the evening hours.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible along the East Coast and in the Florida Peninsula. Out West, a cold trough of low pressure will become anchored over the Pacific Northwest, bringing cool, below normal temperatures to the Pacific Northwest and California, as well as scattered precipitation to the Northwest.
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Des Moines Weather at a Glance

Updated 1:27 PM CDT
Elevation
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Light Drizzle
Light Drizzle Mist
Temperature
58.2 °F
Feels Like 58.2 °F
Wind(mph)
2.0
Sunrise / Set
5:48 AM
8:34 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Rain Showers 64 °F
Rain Showers
30% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Chance of Rain 50 °F
Chance of Rain
30% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 68 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
Thunderstorm 75 | 50 °F
Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Saturday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 70 | 54 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Sunday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 72 | 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.73 in
Visibility
3.0 miles
Clouds
Mostly Cloudy 900 ft
Mostly Cloudy 1800 ft
Overcast 2400 ft
Moisture
Humidity
93%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
SPECI KDSM 221825Z 26012KT 3SM -DZ BR BKN009 BKN018 OVC024 16/14 A2973 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 5 RAE21DZB21 P0000 T01610139
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
58.2 °F
59,58,57,56,57,56,58,59,59,61,61,62,60
Dew Point
56 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
2.0 mph from West
Wind Gust
4.0 mph
Health
UV
3 out of 16
Pollen
6.60 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
rain Overcast with rain showers. High of 64F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Thursday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 68F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with thunderstorms and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 50F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.7 in. possible.
Monday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 77F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Overcast. High of 86F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 82F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 91F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Des Moines IA

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KIADESMO17

Wednesday, 22
Rain Showers
64 | 50 °F
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Thursday, 23
Partly Cloudy
68 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Friday, 24
Thunderstorm
75 | 50 °F
Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 25
Chance of a Thunderstorm
70 | 54 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Sunday, 26
Chance of a Thunderstorm
72 | 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Monday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
77 | 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Tuesday, 28
Mostly Cloudy
86 | 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 29
Mostly Cloudy
82 | 70 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
90 | 70 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Friday, 31
Chance of a Thunderstorm
90 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
rain Overcast with rain showers. High of 64F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 46 61 | 52 60 | 49 54 | 47
Wind 8 mph West 12 mph West 15 mph WNW 13 mph NW
Humidity 82% 70% 64% 77%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 84% 98% 98% 98%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Rain Showers Rain Showers Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:34 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.08], Average RMSE [2.17]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.55], Average RMSE [2.25] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 68F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 46 62 | 45 65 | 44 51 | 43
Wind 13 mph NNW 15 mph North 11 mph NNE 6 mph ENE
Humidity 85% 53% 43% 70%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 88% 47% 6% 1%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:35 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.36], Average RMSE [2.98]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.88], Average RMSE [2.63] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with thunderstorms and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 50F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 42 64 | 44 67 | 46 55 | 49
Wind 6 mph East 13 mph SSE 12 mph SSE 8 mph SE
Humidity 88% 47% 47% 78%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 3% 16% 44% 99%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.11], Average RMSE [2.56]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.46], Average RMSE [2.67] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 48 62 | 54 62 | 60 60 | 57
Wind 9 mph SE 13 mph SSE 10 mph SE 11 mph ESE
Humidity 84% 77% 95% 91%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 100% 100%
Conditions Chance of Rain Overcast Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:37 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.58], Average RMSE [2.92]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.31], Average RMSE [3.27] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.7 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 56 58 | 58 66 | 59 62 | 59
Wind 10 mph ESE 10 mph ESE 10 mph ESE 10 mph ESE
Humidity 96% 99% 79% 87%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 10% 30%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 100% 100%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Fog Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:37 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.25], Average RMSE [3.30]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.19], Average RMSE [3.44] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 77F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 59 67 | 64 76 | 70 63 | 63
Wind 9 mph East 10 mph ESE 9 mph ESE 8 mph SE
Humidity 94% 91% 81% 98%
Chance of Precip. 40% 30% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 98% 100% 100%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:38 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.76], Average RMSE [3.18]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.07], Average RMSE [4.57] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Overcast. High of 86F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 63 76 | 67 73 | 69 74 | 63
Wind 7 mph SSE 12 mph SSE 12 mph South 10 mph South
Humidity 90% 75% 87% 71%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 40% 96% 100% 100%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:39 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.33], Average RMSE [4.17]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.62], Average RMSE [5.16] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 82F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 63 76 | 67 81 | 69 72 | 69
Wind 10 mph South 15 mph South 13 mph South 13 mph South
Humidity 80% 74% 66% 87%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 100% 92% 74% 74%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:40 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.53], Average RMSE [5.41]
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 66 79 | 66 78 | 68 71 | 68
Wind 13 mph SSW 16 mph SSW 14 mph SSW 13 mph South
Humidity 88% 67% 73% 89%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 73% 73% 74% 75%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:41 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [8.34], Average RMSE [5.98]
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 68 79 | 68 78 | 70 71 | 70
Wind 13 mph SSW 15 mph SSW 11 mph SSW 9 mph SSW
Humidity 92% 72% 79% 97%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 77% 80% 83% 85%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:41 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 91F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 68 78 | 70 84 | 72 70 | 68
Wind 9 mph SW 10 mph SW 7 mph SW 4 mph SW
Humidity 100% 75% 67% 94%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 86% 72% 45% %
Conditions Fog Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 22, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KDSM) 74 °F 54 °F
Record (KDSM) 98 °F (1925) 33 °F (1963)
Yesterday 72 °F 58 °F
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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.
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Air Quality
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Yesterday Good
OZONE
Yesterday Good
PM2.5
Current Good
OZONE
Current Good
PM2.5
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
Saturday Good
OZONE
Saturday Good
PM2.5
Saturday Good
CO
Saturday Good
NO2
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
Astronomy
May. 22, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:48 AM CDT 8:34 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:16 AM CDT 9:06 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:35 AM CDT 9:47 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:49 AM CDT 10:34 PM CDT
Moon 5:55 PM CDT 3:55 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 50m
Length of Day
14h 45m
Tomorrow will be 1m 40s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 92% 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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State Highs State Lows
70 °F
Mount Pleasant
69 °F
Keokuk
68 °F
Clinton
68 °F
Fort Madison
66 °F
Decorah
48 °F
Orange City
48 °F
Le Mars
48 °F
Sheldon
48 °F
Storm Lake
48 °F
Spencer
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Des Moines 61 °F Light Drizzle Mist 1:25 PM CDT
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Flight Rule: IFR (KDSM)
Wind Speed: 12.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 267° (West)
Ceiling: 900 ft

SPECI KDSM 221825Z 26012KT 3SM -DZ BR BKN009 BKN018 OVC024 16/14 A2973 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 5 RAE21DZB21 P0000 T01610139

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Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Ingersoll Park, Des Moines, IA 58.2 °F 56 °F 93% West  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 961 ft 1:27 PM CDT Normal  
Wunderbury, Des Moines, IA 59.5 °F 56 °F 88% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 900 ft 1:27 PM CDT Normal  
Windsor Heights / Glendale, Des Moines, IA 59.7 °F 57 °F 92% SSW  at  0.0 mph 0.02 in / hr 965 ft 1:28 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Des Moines WNW, Des Moines, IA 58.3 °F 53 °F 82% NW  at  7.6 mph 0.05 in / hr 869 ft 1:28 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
IADOT Des Moines (I-235), Des Moines, IA 60 °F - - North  at  - 0.01 in / hr 822 ft 1:02 PM CDT MADIS
Ashua Estates, West Des Moines, IA 58.8 °F 49 °F 70% WSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 955 ft 1:28 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Cross Creek West, Urbandale, IA 59.9 °F 45 °F 58% NE  at  3.6 mph 0.08 in / hr 898 ft 1:27 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Chipmunk and Squirrel Railroad, Urbandale, IA 58.6 °F 53 °F 81% WNW  at  2.3 mph 0.07 in / hr 957 ft 1:27 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
IADOT Des Moines (I-35), Cumming, IA 58 °F 54 °F 88% WSW  at  11 mph 0.00 in / hr 735 ft 1:01 PM CDT MADIS
Knobhill, Des Moines, IA 57.5 °F 56 °F 94% West  at  1.0 mph 0.21 in / hr 919 ft 1:27 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
T & T Sprinkler Service Inc., Grimes, IA 59.1 °F 56 °F 89% WNW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 955 ft 1:27 PM CDT Normal
Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA 58.1 °F 55 °F 90% WNW  at  6.0 mph 0.14 in / hr 922 ft 1:05 PM CDT Normal  
S.E. Dallas County, Cumming, IA 59.0 °F 56 °F 90% WSW  at  7.0 mph 0.01 in / hr 986 ft 1:26 PM CDT Normal  
Wildflower, Ankeny, IA 59.0 °F 56 °F 91% West  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 937 ft 1:27 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Norwalk, IA (2mi SW), Norwalk, IA 61.9 °F 56 °F 82% West  at  2.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 919 ft 1:27 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
HADS SAYLORVILLE DAM POOL NEAR SAYLOR IA, Johnston, IA - - - West  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 910 ft 12:00 PM CDT MADIS
Keith & Patty's Pleasant Hill Weather, Pleasant Hill, IA 57.6 °F 56 °F 94% East  at  6.0 mph 0.06 in / hr 922 ft 1:27 PM CDT Normal  
Saylorville, Polk City, IA 62.7 °F 56 °F 80% WNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 990 ft 1:25 PM CDT Normal
N.E. Madison Co. Cumming, IA, Cumming, IA 58.6 °F 56 °F 90% WSW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 980 ft 1:00 PM CDT Normal  
Boulder Brook, Ankeny, IA 65.8 °F 65 °F 98% West  at  12.5 mph - / hr 933 ft 1:21 PM CDT Normal  
MesoWest CARLIS , Carlisle, IA 68 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 857 ft 12:40 PM CDT MADIS
Pine Ct in Van Meter, Van Meter, IA 59.5 °F 56 °F 89% South  at  5.2 mph 0.01 in / hr 889 ft 1:28 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Indianola Town Square, Indianola, IA 60.5 °F 54 °F 79% WNW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 966 ft 1:20 PM CDT Normal  
MesoWest ELKHRT , Elkhart, IA 64 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 979 ft 12:00 PM CDT MADIS
Indianola, IA 60.2 °F 53 °F 78% ESE  at  4.0 mph - / hr 0 ft 1:05 PM CDT Normal  
IADOT De Soto (I-80/US 169), De Soto, IA 58 °F 57 °F 96% West  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 956 ft 1:02 PM CDT MADIS
SE side of Madrid, IA, Madrid, IA 61.0 °F 55 °F 81% West  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1001 ft 1:28 PM CDT Rapid Fire
RAWS NEAL SMITH IA, Prairie City, IA 62 °F 55 °F 78% WSW  at  14 mph 0.00 in / hr 897 ft 12:48 PM CDT MADIS
West Des Moines, IA 59.8 °F 54 °F 80% NNW  at  3.0 mph 0.03 in / hr - 1:25 PM CDT Normal  
Stone Ridge, Cumming, IA 61.0 °F 54 °F 78% West  at  0.0 mph - / hr -107507 ft 1:14 PM CDT Normal  
Calvert Meadows, Urbandale, IA 59.8 °F 56 °F 87% WNW  at  3.6 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 1:28 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Jester Lakes Estates, Granger, IA 62.4 °F 56 °F 80% NW  at  14.5 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 1:28 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
White Oak Ln, Granger, IA 61.8 °F 56 °F 82% NW  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 1:16 PM CDT Normal
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05/20/2013 0850 PM

Mitchellville, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by Fire Dept/Rescue.


            Mitchellville fd reported several trees down in town... 8
            to 10 inch diameter branches snapped.




05/20/2013 0850 PM

Mitchellville, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by Fire Dept/Rescue.


            Mitchellville fd reported several trees down in town... 8
            to 10 inch diameter branches snapped.




05/20/2013 0733 PM

4 miles SW of Maxwell, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by Fire Dept/Rescue.


            Nickel to quarter size hail at intersection of 620th Ave
            and 340th St.




05/20/2013 0650 PM

Johnston, Polk County.

Funnel cloud, reported by NWS employee.


            Two funnel clouds observed. Have now dissipated




05/20/2013 0700 PM

1 miles S of Saylorville Laton, Polk County.

Hail m0.75 inch, reported by official NWS obs.


            NWS office in Johnston




05/20/2013 0711 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Funnel cloud, reported by trained spotter.


            Three separate ham radio operators reported a rotating
            funnel cloud which lasted for about 10 minutes.




05/20/2013 0714 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail e0.88 inch, reported by trained spotter.





05/20/2013 0716 PM

4 miles NNW of Ankeny airporville Laton, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.





05/20/2013 0719 PM

5 miles NW of Ankeny airporeny airporville laton, Polk County.

Hail e1.75 inch, reported by amateur radio.





05/20/2013 0711 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Funnel cloud, reported by trained spotter.


            Three separate ham radio operators reported a rotating
            funnel cloud which lasted for about 10 minutes.





05/20/2013 0719 PM

5 miles NW of Ankeny airpor, Polk County.

Hail e1.75 inch, reported by amateur radio.






05/20/2013 0733 PM

4 miles SW of Maxwell, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by Fire Dept/Rescue.


            Nickel to quarter size hail at intersection of 620th Ave
            and 340th St.





05/20/2013 0716 PM

4 miles NNW of Ankeny airpo, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.






05/20/2013 0700 PM

1 miles S of Saylorville la, Polk County.

Hail m0.75 inch, reported by official NWS obs.


            NWS office in Johnston




05/20/2013 0714 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail e0.88 inch, reported by trained spotter.






05/20/2013 0700 PM

1 miles S of Saylorville la, Polk County.

Hail m0.75 inch, reported by official NWS obs.


            NWS office in Johnston




05/20/2013 0714 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail e0.88 inch, reported by trained spotter.






05/20/2013 0650 PM

Johnston, Polk County.

Funnel cloud, reported by NWS employee.


            Two funnel clouds observed. Have now dissipated





05/19/2013 0700 PM

Grimes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by public.


            Large trees down or snapped off around town.





05/19/2013 0706 PM

6 miles NNW of Ankeny airpo, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by public.


            Shingles and siding torn from some homes.





05/19/2013 0656 PM

Grimes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m62.00 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Schoolnet site




05/19/2013 0700 PM

Polk City, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m60.00 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Schoolnet site




05/19/2013 0700 PM

1 miles SSW of Saylorville mes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by NWS employee.


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




05/19/2013 0704 PM

5 miles ESE of pleasant hillorville mes, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.





05/19/2013 0704 PM

2 miles N of Saylorville laasant hillorville mes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.


            10 inch diameter tree branch down in Polk City




05/19/2013 0706 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m62.00 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Schoolnet site




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 AIRPORVILLE LAASANT HILLOR, 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 e1.00 inch, reported by public.


            Winds estimated at 60-70 mph.




05/19/2013 0716 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail m1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.





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 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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