Des Moines, IA

10:12 AM CDT on May 21, 2013 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 787 ft
Lon: 93.6° W
Lat: 41.6° N
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May 21, 2013
Moore, Oklahoma is no stranger to devastating tornadoes.
May 21, 2013
Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma, ordering federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts. The president also spoke Monday with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin and Rep. Tom Cole, whose home is in the heavily damaged town of Moore.
May 21, 2013
The search and rescue efforts are ongoing in Moore, Okla. after a massive tornado levelled the town and local schools.
May 21, 2013
Check out this comprehensive timeline of the events that transpired in Moore, Okla.
May 21, 2013
A desperate search was underway by parents looking to find children after the massive tornado.
May 21, 2013
Officials say a tornado hit a small hospital in suburban Oklahoma City, but all the 30 patients inside survived.
May 21, 2013
Glenn Lewis was the mayor of Moore, Okla., when the strongest tornado on record whipped the city in 1999, and he says the most recent storm won't deter the community from rebuilding.
May 21, 2013
Tornado survivor is interrupted in the middle of interview by little dog digging out of rubble
May 21, 2013
There are several agencies asking for donations to help those hit hard by the Oklahoma tornadoes.
May 21, 2013
More than a dozen children are dead in the devastating Moore, Okla. tornado.
May 21, 2013
Twitter responds to the devastation brought by tornadoes Monday in suburban Oklahoma City, offering condolences and prayers for the victims and survivors.
May 21, 2013
Our reporters were among the first national media to report from Moore, Okla. shortly after a powerful tornado decimated the town. These are their thoughts as they report from the scene.
May 21, 2013
A photographer who was among the first to arrive at an Oklahoma Elementary School after a tornado destroyed it, describes the heart-wrenching scene.
May 21, 2013
President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma as the state recovers from a massive tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, killing dozens and flattening entire neighborhoods.
May 20, 2013
Catastrophic tornadoes developed in Oklahoma on Monday. Here are photos and social media reports.
May 20, 2013
The moon has a new hole on its surface thanks to a boulder that slammed into it in March, creating the biggest explosion scientists have seen on the moon since they started monitoring it.
May 20, 2013
Chinese authorities say rainstorms that battered southern China this week have killed 55 people and left 14 others missing.
May 20, 2013
A tornado outbreak struck the Plains states on May 19, 2013, leaving widespread damage in its wake.
May 21, 2013
The weather imagery, video and recap from tornadoes in the Plains on May 19, 2013.
May 20, 2013
These stunning images of nature captured across the globe will change the way you view our world.
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather is expected to fire up again across the nation's mid-section again on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains will gradually weaken as it shifts eastward into the Midwest on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trails southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section will set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of northeastern Texas, extreme southeastern Oklahoma, central and southern Arkansas, and northwestern Louisiana are at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remain favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of central and eastern Texas into the Upper Great Lakes are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers will continue near the low in the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley and near and to the north of a nearly stationary frontal boundary extending out ahead of the system from the Great Lakes into the Northeast. Continued precipitation in already saturated areas of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest will maintain flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation.
Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather is expected to fire up again across the nation's mid-section again on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains will gradually weaken as it shifts eastward into the Midwest on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trails southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section will set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of northeastern Texas, extreme southeastern Oklahoma, central and southern Arkansas, and northwestern Louisiana are at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remain favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of central and eastern Texas into the Upper Great Lakes are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers will continue near the low in the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley and near and to the north of a nearly stationary frontal boundary extending out ahead of the system from the Great Lakes into the Northeast. Continued precipitation in already saturated areas of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest will maintain flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation.

Des Moines Weather at a Glance

Updated 10:11 AM CDT
Elevation
892 ft
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Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
62.0 °F
Feels Like 62.0 °F
Wind(mph)
0.0
Sunrise / Set
5:49 AM
8:33 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Partly Cloudy 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Mostly Cloudy 54 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Thunderstorm 66 | 52 °F
T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Partly Cloudy 73 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
Partly Cloudy 72 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 68 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.65 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 2800 ft
Mostly Cloudy 3500 ft
Moisture
Humidity
73%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KDSM 211454Z 25011KT 10SM SCT028 BKN035 18/11 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP041 T01780111 51009
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Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
62.0 °F
62,62,61,60,60,60,60,61,61,61,62,63,64
Dew Point
53 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
0.0 mph
Health
3 out of 16
Pollen
9.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast with a chance of rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast with a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 68F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Sunday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.9 in. possible.
Monday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. 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

Tuesday, 21
Partly Cloudy
75 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Wednesday, 22
Thunderstorm
66 | 52 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Thursday, 23
Partly Cloudy
73 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Friday, 24
Partly Cloudy
72 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Chance of a Thunderstorm
68 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Sunday, 26
Chance of a Thunderstorm
73 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Monday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
84 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Thursday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 54 68 | 53 71 | 52 59 | 48
Wind 8 mph SW 14 mph WSW 12 mph WSW 7 mph West
Humidity 89% 56% 48% 68%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 46% 62% 50% 61%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:33 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.12], Average RMSE [1.95]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.60], Average RMSE [1.97] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast with a chance of rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 46 61 | 47 65 | 48 56 | 48
Wind 7 mph West 10 mph West 11 mph WNW 11 mph NW
Humidity 74% 61% 52% 75%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 30% 20%
Cloud Cover 77% 90% 94% 94%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:34 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.40], Average RMSE [2.47]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.90], Average RMSE [2.14] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 48 65 | 48 68 | 48 54 | 44
Wind 11 mph NNW 14 mph North 10 mph NE 6 mph ENE
Humidity 85% 53% 47% 71%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 80% 53% 32% 0%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:35 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.23], Average RMSE [2.02]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.64], Average RMSE [2.85] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast with a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 47 | 42 66 | 46 69 | 53 56 | 51
Wind 6 mph ESE 9 mph SSE 9 mph SSE 9 mph SE
Humidity 83% 49% 55% 77%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 98%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:35 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.68], Average RMSE [2.86]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.37], Average RMSE [3.42] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 68F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds from the ESE at 10 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 55 | 48 62 | 54 66 | 60 63 | 58
Wind 10 mph SSE 10 mph South 9 mph SE 11 mph ESE
Humidity 77% 74% 79% 83%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 20% 40%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 100% 100%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.39], Average RMSE [3.19]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.09], Average RMSE [3.49] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.9 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 58 69 | 64 73 | 67 61 | 61
Wind 8 mph ESE 9 mph ESE 11 mph SE 8 mph ESE
Humidity 95% 83% 81% 98%
Chance of Precip. 30% 20% 30% 40%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 59% 99%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:37 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.77], Average RMSE [3.15]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.00], Average RMSE [4.56] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 59 73 | 69 74 | 70 72 | 65
Wind 7 mph SE 12 mph SSE 10 mph SSE 11 mph SE
Humidity 98% 87% 90% 81%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 76% 99% 80% 97%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:38 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.36], Average RMSE [4.18]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.57], Average RMSE [5.12] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 61 76 | 67 83 | 71 72 | 69
Wind 10 mph SSW 13 mph SSW 11 mph SSW 8 mph South
Humidity 79% 75% 68% 89%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 95% 86% 41% 55%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:39 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.42], Average RMSE [5.42]
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 65 78 | 67 76 | 71 71 | 69
Wind 8 mph SSW 10 mph SSW 8 mph SSW 8 mph SSW
Humidity 88% 69% 82% 92%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 57% 60% 63% 66%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly 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 [8.26], Average RMSE [5.99]
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 65 77 | 65 76 | 68 69 | 68
Wind 7 mph SSW 10 mph SSW 7 mph SSW 7 mph SSW
Humidity 85% 67% 77% 95%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 70% 78% 89% 85%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:40 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 67 77 | 69 80 | 71 70 | 65
Wind 6 mph SSW 7 mph SW 4 mph SW 4 mph SW
Humidity 96% 76% 72% 84%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 66% 52% 44% %
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 21, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KDSM) 74 °F 54 °F
Record (KDSM) 94 °F (1886) 35 °F (1931)
Yesterday 80 °F 61 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 6
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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.
Air Quality
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Yesterday Good
OZONE
Yesterday Good
PM2.5
Current Good
OZONE
Current Good
PM2.5
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. 21, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:49 AM CDT 8:33 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:17 AM CDT 9:05 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:36 AM CDT 9:46 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:50 AM CDT 10:32 PM CDT
Moon 4:45 PM CDT 3:20 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 48m
Length of Day
14h 43m
Tomorrow will be 1m 43s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 83% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Gibbous
May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
First Quarter
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
71 °F
Keokuk
69 °F
Fort Madison
69 °F
Clinton
68 °F
Washington
51 °F
Orange City
51 °F
Sheldon
53 °F
Cherokee
53 °F
Le Mars
53 °F
Storm Lake
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Des Moines 64 °F Mostly Cloudy 9:54 AM CDT
Ankeny 63 °F Mostly Cloudy 9:55 AM CDT
Ames 62 °F Mostly Cloudy 9:53 AM CDT
Newton 63 °F Overcast 9:55 AM CDT
Flight To ETA Status
UPS2071
Newark, NJ
KDSM 10:10AM On Time
ASQ5131
Atlanta, GA
KDSM 10:23AM On Time
SKW5520
Chicago, IL
KDSM 10:26AM On Time
EGF2909
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
KDSM 11:51AM On Time
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KDSM)
Wind Speed: 11.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 227° (SW)
Ceiling: 3500 ft

METAR KDSM 211454Z 25011KT 10SM SCT028 BKN035 18/11 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP041 T01780111 51009

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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
IADOT Des Moines (I-235), Des Moines, IA 64 °F 54 °F 69% North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 822 ft 9:49 AM CDT MADIS
Witmer Park, Des Moines, IA 62.0 °F 53 °F 73% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 892 ft 10:11 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Ingersoll Park, Des Moines, IA 61.8 °F 54 °F 76% West  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 961 ft 10:11 AM CDT Normal  
Wunderbury, Des Moines, IA 63.1 °F 53 °F 70% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 900 ft 10:12 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Windsor Heights / Glendale, Des Moines, IA 63.4 °F 56 °F 77% East  at  0.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 965 ft 10:11 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Knobhill, Des Moines, IA 63.2 °F 55 °F 74% SSE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 919 ft 9:21 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Des Moines WNW, Des Moines, IA 65.3 °F 53 °F 64% NW  at  9.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 869 ft 10:11 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA 62.8 °F 52 °F 68% ESE  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 922 ft 10:05 AM CDT Normal  
Keith & Patty's Pleasant Hill Weather, Pleasant Hill, IA 62.3 °F 54 °F 74% NE  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 922 ft 10:11 AM CDT Normal  
IADOT Altoona (I-80/US 65), Berwick, IA 62 °F 51 °F 66% WSW  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 858 ft 9:51 AM CDT MADIS
Wildflower, Ankeny, IA 62.2 °F 52 °F 69% SW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 937 ft 10:11 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Cross Creek West, Urbandale, IA 64.8 °F 34 °F 32% WNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 898 ft 10:11 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Chipmunk and Squirrel Railroad, Urbandale, IA 63.7 °F 48 °F 57% West  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 957 ft 10:11 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
IADOT Des Moines (I-35), Cumming, IA 62 °F 48 °F 60% WSW  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 735 ft 9:42 AM CDT MADIS
HADS SAYLORVILLE DAM POOL NEAR SAYLOR IA, Johnston, IA - - - West  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 910 ft 9:00 AM CDT MADIS
Norwalk, IA (2mi SW), Norwalk, IA 65.3 °F 53 °F 64% SSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 919 ft 10:11 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
T & T Sprinkler Service Inc., Grimes, IA 62.7 °F 53 °F 70% SW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 955 ft 10:12 AM CDT Normal
Saylorville, Polk City, IA 63.2 °F 53 °F 69% West  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 990 ft 10:10 AM CDT Normal
S.E. Dallas County, Cumming, IA 64.0 °F 55 °F 73% West  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 986 ft 10:09 AM CDT Normal  
Boulder Brook, Ankeny, IA 64.6 °F 64 °F 98% West  at  6.8 mph - / hr 933 ft 10:07 AM CDT Normal  
MesoWest CARLIS , Carlisle, IA 63 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 857 ft 8:10 AM CDT MADIS
N.E. Madison Co. Cumming, IA, Cumming, IA 62.5 °F 55 °F 76% WSW  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 980 ft 10:00 AM CDT Normal  
MesoWest ELKHRT , Elkhart, IA 64 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 979 ft 8:50 AM CDT MADIS
Indianola Town Square, Indianola, IA 63.5 °F 53 °F 68% WSW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 966 ft 10:10 AM CDT Normal  
Indianola, IA 62.1 °F 52 °F 70% NNW  at  3.0 mph - / hr 0 ft 10:04 AM CDT Normal  
Pine Ct in Van Meter, Van Meter, IA 66.2 °F 53 °F 63% SSW  at  8.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 889 ft 10:11 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
RAWS NEAL SMITH IA, Prairie City, IA 64 °F 55 °F 73% WSW  at  16 mph 0.00 in / hr 897 ft 9:48 AM CDT MADIS
IADOT Colfax (I-80), Colfax, IA 63 °F 58 °F 82% SW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 810 ft 9:53 AM CDT MADIS
IADOT De Soto (I-80/US 169), De Soto, IA 61 °F 50 °F 67% West  at  15 mph 0.00 in / hr 956 ft 9:50 AM CDT MADIS
West Des Moines, IA 62.8 °F 50 °F 63% WSW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr - 10:10 AM CDT Normal  
Stone Ridge, Cumming, IA 63.0 °F 57 °F 82% NE  at  0.0 mph - / hr -107507 ft 8:26 AM CDT Normal  
Calvert Meadows, Urbandale, IA 62.6 °F 53 °F 70% SW  at  5.8 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 10:12 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Jester Lakes Estates, Granger, IA 63.7 °F 52 °F 66% South  at  6.9 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 10:11 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
White Oak Ln, Granger, IA 61.9 °F 52 °F 69% SW  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 9:59 AM CDT Normal
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Local Storm Report


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