Des Moines, IA

7:24 AM CDT on May 21, 2013 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 771 ft
Lon: 93.6° W
Lat: 41.6° N
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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
More than a dozen children perished in the devastating Moore, Okla. tornado.
May 21, 2013
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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
A desperate search was underway by parents looking to find children after the massive tornado.
May 21, 2013
Moore, Oklahoma is no stranger to devastating tornadoes.
May 20, 2013
The Salvation Army says it is activating disaster response teams and mobile feeding units to help residents and rescuers in Moore.
May 21, 2013
On May 20, 2013, a large deadly tornado ripped through the Oklahoma City area. Click to read the timeline of the tornado event
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
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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 20, 2013
The weather imagery, video and recap from tornadoes in the Plains on May 19, 2013.
May 20, 2013
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May 20, 2013
Photos and social media reports of severe weather damage over the weekend in Oklahoma, Iowa and Kansas.
May 20, 2013
Continuing coverage of destructive severe weather.
May 19, 2013
A tornado kicked up debris in an Oklahoma City suburb and threatened a number of tourist attractions on historic Route 66 but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage.
May 19, 2013
State emergency officials are monitoring a tornado in the Wichita area.
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 7:24 AM CDT
Elevation
892 ft
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
60.2 °F
Feels Like 60.2 °F
Wind(mph)
6.0
Sunrise / Set
5:49 AM
8:33 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Partly Cloudy 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Mostly Cloudy 52 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Chance of Rain 66 | 48 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Partly Cloudy 70 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
Mostly Cloudy 70 | 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 72 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.64 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Overcast 2800 ft
Moisture
Humidity
84%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
SPECI KDSM 211213Z 27007KT 10SM OVC028 16/12 A2964 RMK AO2 T01610122
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Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
60.2 °F
64,65,65,63,63,62,62,61,60,60,60,60,61
Dew Point
55 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
6.0 mph from WSW
Wind Gust
0.0 mph
Health
0 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 Mostly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 48F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
mostlycloudy Clear in the morning, then overcast. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast with a chance of rain after midnight. 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 and rain. Fog early. High of 72F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
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. Fog early. High of 75F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.9 in. possible.
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 79F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. 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 88F. 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 79F. 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. Low of 66F. 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 77F. 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 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. 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 KIADESMO16

Tuesday, 21
Partly Cloudy
75 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 22
Chance of Rain
66 | 48 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 23
Partly Cloudy
70 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Friday, 24
Mostly Cloudy
70 | 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Chance of a Thunderstorm
72 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Sunday, 26
Chance of a Thunderstorm
75 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Monday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
79 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
79 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Thursday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
77 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 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 Mostly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 54 70 | 55 71 | 53 59 | 51
Wind 8 mph SW 13 mph WSW 13 mph WSW 8 mph West
Humidity 89% 56% 51% 74%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 43% 52% 58% 71%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:33 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.44], Average RMSE [1.87]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.21], Average RMSE [2.02] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 48F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 48 63 | 49 65 | 49 58 | 50
Wind 6 mph West 12 mph West 11 mph WNW 8 mph NW
Humidity 77% 60% 56% 74%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 75% 73% 79% 81%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:34 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.36], Average RMSE [2.37]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.50], Average RMSE [2.08] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 48 66 | 52 67 | 51 55 | 44
Wind 10 mph NNW 9 mph North 9 mph NE 6 mph ENE
Humidity 94% 59% 53% 66%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 68% 60% 45% 0%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:35 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.70], Average RMSE [2.08]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.72], Average RMSE [2.61] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
mostlycloudy Clear in the morning, then overcast. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast with a chance of rain after midnight. 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 50 | 42 66 | 46 66 | 53 57 | 51
Wind 5 mph ESE 9 mph SSE 9 mph SSE 8 mph SE
Humidity 74% 49% 61% 76%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 100% 100%
Conditions Clear Clear Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:35 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.88], Average RMSE [2.28]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.31], Average RMSE [3.25] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog early. High of 72F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
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 53 | 48 72 | 53 62 | 60 60 | 58
Wind 10 mph SSE 10 mph South 9 mph SE 11 mph ESE
Humidity 85% 50% 90% 94%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 20% 40%
Cloud Cover 100% 83% 92% 96%
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 [3.16], Average RMSE [2.66]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.73], Average RMSE [2.98] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 75F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. 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 57 | 57 62 | 62 71 | 67 67 | 64
Wind 8 mph ESE 9 mph ESE 11 mph SE 8 mph ESE
Humidity 99% 99% 89% 92%
Chance of Precip. 40% 30% 30% 40%
Cloud Cover 100% 62% 62% 66%
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 [3.65], Average RMSE [3.22]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.69], Average RMSE [3.90] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 79F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 64 70 | 69 73 | 70 72 | 65
Wind 7 mph SE 11 mph SSE 10 mph SSE 10 mph SE
Humidity 90% 96% 92% 80%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 11% 53% 50% 48%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:38 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.69], Average RMSE [4.63]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.35], Average RMSE [5.37] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. 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 65 | 61 75 | 67 85 | 71 74 | 69
Wind 10 mph SSW 13 mph SSW 11 mph SSW 7 mph South
Humidity 83% 77% 62% 84%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 95% 88% 41% 56%
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 [7.16], Average RMSE [5.64]
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. 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. 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 68 | 65 75 | 67 78 | 71 70 | 69
Wind 7 mph South 10 mph SSW 8 mph South 7 mph SSW
Humidity 90% 74% 78% 93%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 59% 62% 64% 67%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy 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 [7.94], Average RMSE [5.63]
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. 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 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 65 75 | 65 74 | 69 67 | 67
Wind 7 mph SSW 8 mph SSW 6 mph SSW 6 mph South
Humidity 91% 71% 83% 98%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 70% 77% 88% 85%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:40 PM
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 66 75 | 69 72 | 72 67 | 65
Wind 6 mph SSW 8 mph SSW 5 mph SSW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 100% 83% 96% 94%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 67% 54% 46% %
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
PM2.5
Current Good
OZONE
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 42s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 82% 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
66 °F
Keokuk
66 °F
Davenport
66 °F
Clinton
66 °F
Fort Madison
51 °F
Orange City
53 °F
Sheldon
53 °F
Le Mars
53 °F
Clarinda
53 °F
Storm Lake
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Des Moines 61 °F Overcast 7:13 AM CDT
Ankeny 61 °F Mostly Cloudy 7:15 AM CDT
Ames 59 °F Overcast 6:53 AM CDT
Newton 61 °F Mostly Cloudy 7:15 AM CDT
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KDSM 07:21AM On Time
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Flight Rule: MVFR (KDSM)
Wind Speed: 7.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 246° (WSW)
Ceiling: 2800 ft

SPECI KDSM 211213Z 27007KT 10SM OVC028 16/12 A2964 RMK AO2 T01610122

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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 62 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 822 ft 7:06 AM CDT MADIS
Witmer Park, Des Moines, IA 60.2 °F 55 °F 84% WSW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 892 ft 7:24 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Knobhill, Des Moines, IA 60.0 °F 56 °F 87% WNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 919 ft 7:24 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Ingersoll Park, Des Moines, IA 59.0 °F 56 °F 90% West  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 961 ft 7:24 AM CDT Normal  
Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA 59.6 °F 55 °F 86% West  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 922 ft 7:05 AM CDT Normal  
Windsor Heights / Glendale, Des Moines, IA 58.9 °F 57 °F 93% WSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 965 ft 7:24 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Wunderbury, Des Moines, IA 59.4 °F 58 °F 94% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 900 ft 7:24 AM CDT Normal  
Des Moines WNW, Des Moines, IA 60.1 °F 54 °F 81% WNW  at  3.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 869 ft 7:24 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Keith & Patty's Pleasant Hill Weather, Pleasant Hill, IA 59.4 °F 56 °F 88% ENE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 922 ft 7:24 AM CDT Normal  
IADOT Altoona (I-80/US 65), Berwick, IA 60 °F 56 °F 88% WSW  at  11 mph 0.00 in / hr 858 ft 7:01 AM CDT MADIS
Wildflower, Ankeny, IA 59.6 °F 55 °F 84% WSW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 937 ft 7:24 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Cross Creek West, Urbandale, IA 60.4 °F 42 °F 51% West  at  4.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 898 ft 7:24 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Ashua Estates, West Des Moines, IA 60.4 °F 46 °F 60% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 955 ft 7:24 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Chipmunk and Squirrel Railroad, Urbandale, IA 60.1 °F 51 °F 73% WNW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 957 ft 7:24 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
HADS SAYLORVILLE DAM POOL NEAR SAYLOR IA, Johnston, IA - - - WSW  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 910 ft 6:00 AM CDT MADIS
Saylorville, Polk City, IA 60.4 °F 56 °F 84% SSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 990 ft 7:20 AM CDT Normal
T & T Sprinkler Service Inc., Grimes, IA 60.4 °F 55 °F 83% WSW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 955 ft 7:24 AM CDT Normal
IADOT Des Moines (I-35), Cumming, IA 60 °F 54 °F 82% WNW  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 735 ft 6:33 AM CDT MADIS
Boulder Brook, Ankeny, IA 61.7 °F 61 °F 98% West  at  6.3 mph - / hr 933 ft 7:21 AM CDT Normal  
Norwalk, IA (2mi SW), Norwalk, IA 62.1 °F 56 °F 80% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 919 ft 7:24 AM CDT Normal  
S.E. Dallas County, Cumming, IA 58.3 °F 55 °F 89% WSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 986 ft 7:24 AM CDT Normal  
MesoWest CARLIS , Carlisle, IA 64 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 857 ft 3:50 AM CDT MADIS
MesoWest ELKHRT , Elkhart, IA 60 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 979 ft 5:55 AM CDT MADIS
N.E. Madison Co. Cumming, IA, Cumming, IA 58.8 °F 56 °F 90% West  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 980 ft 7:00 AM CDT Normal  
Indianola Town Square, Indianola, IA 59.5 °F 56 °F 88% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 966 ft 7:20 AM CDT Normal  
Indianola, IA 59.0 °F 56 °F 88% ENE  at  0.0 mph - / hr 0 ft 7:18 AM CDT Normal  
RAWS NEAL SMITH IA, Prairie City, IA 60 °F 56 °F 86% WSW  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 897 ft 6:48 AM CDT MADIS
IADOT Colfax (I-80), Colfax, IA 60 °F 60 °F 99% WSW  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 810 ft 7:04 AM CDT MADIS
Pine Ct in Van Meter, Van Meter, IA 60.6 °F 55 °F 81% SSW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 889 ft 7:24 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
IADOT De Soto (I-80/US 169), De Soto, IA 59 °F 54 °F 83% West  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 956 ft 7:07 AM CDT MADIS
West Des Moines, IA 60.7 °F 4 °F 10% NW  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr - 7:20 AM CDT Normal  
Stone Ridge, Cumming, IA 58.3 °F 44 °F 59% NNW  at  0.0 mph - / hr -107507 ft 7:21 AM CDT Normal  
Calvert Meadows, Urbandale, IA 59.8 °F 53 °F 79% WSW  at  7.4 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 7:24 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Jester Lakes Estates, Granger, IA 63.9 °F 55 °F 74% NW  at  3.8 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 7:24 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
White Oak Ln, Granger, IA 60.6 °F 55 °F 83% WSW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 7:13 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