Des Moines, IA

11:52 PM CDT on May 25, 2013 (GMT -0500)
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Lat: 41.6° N
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Active Advisory: Flash Flood Watch (US Severe Weather) Active Notice: Public Information Statement
Tropical Weather: Invest 91E (East Pacific)
News
San Antonio Flooding Kills 1; Dozens Rescued
May 25, 2013
Heavy rain led to deadly flooding in the San Antonio area on Saturday.
Graduates in Tornado-Raked Okla. Town Vow to Stay
May 25, 2013
Graduations are occurring in Moore, Okla., just days after the deadly tornado.
Can Tornado Alley Become Safer? Yes, Within Limits
May 25, 2013
After yet another deadly tornado, the discussion has shifted to how to make Tornado Alley safer.
Tornado Upon Them, Quick Choices Decided Fate
May 25, 2013
With an EF-5 tornado barreling down on them, the people of Moore, Okla. had little time to think.
Deadly Texas Flooding Captured on Social Media
May 25, 2013
The photos, video, reports and weather analysis of a major flash flood in San Antonio on May 25, 2013.
Another Severe Outbreak Ahead?
May 25, 2013
Another severe weather outbreak is possible in the Plains in the week ahead.
Moore Tornado: More Lives Saved by Forecast
May 24, 2013
The potential of tornadoes on May 20, 2013 was well forecast, likely saving many more lives in the Moore tornado.
Tornado Pets: “We’re here for them”
May 24, 2013
It was early Thursday afternoon at the makeshift animal shelter at the Cleveland County, Okla. Fairgrounds, and Erin Brickman had yet to sleep from the night before.
Distraught Mom Becomes Face of Oklahoma Storm
May 24, 2013
The story behind the iconic photo of a woman carrying her daughter out of the devastation of the Moore, Okla. tornado.
AAA: 31.2 Million Drivers to Take Memorial Day Trip
May 24, 2013
This Memorial Day weekend, 31.2 million Americans will drive 50 miles or more to a beach, campground or other getaway, according to car lobbying group AAA.
5 Climbers Feared Dead on World's Third-Highest Peak
May 24, 2013
Tragedy is feared on one of the world's tallest peaks.
N. Calif. Earthquake Most Powerful in Years
May 25, 2013
An earthquake in far northeastern California was felt by thousands of people as far away as San Francisco.
I-5 Bridge Survivor: 'I Can't Believe We're Alive'
May 25, 2013
A survivor describes the horrifying ordeal that occurred Thursday night in Washington.
Graduations Continue Despite Moore, Okla. Tornado
May 23, 2013
Instead of preparing to round out his last week as a senior at Southmoore High School, 18-year-old Ricky Ledford found himself pulling people from the leveled Briarwood Elementary School and its surrounding neighborhood on Monday.
Heat Wave Causes Power Outages, Anger in India
May 23, 2013
Officials are being attacked by residents in India because of a nasty heat wave.
Japanese Man, 80, Oldest to Top Everest -- For Now
May 23, 2013
There's a new record for the oldest person to scale Mount Everest, but it might not last long.
Shelton, Underwood Coming to Aid of Oklahomans
May 24, 2013
Blake Shelton and Carrie Underwood are planning ways to help those devastated in Oklahoma.
Youngest Okla. Tornado Victims Remembered by Kin
May 23, 2013
The young victims of the Moore, Okla. tornado are being remembered by grieving parents.
The Future That Was: America's Space Program, 1915-2011
May 25, 2013
Walk through the history of the U.S. space program with this huge archive of vintage photos from NASA's library of photographs taken throughout the history of manned flight, jet engine development, and the creation of the manned missions to the moon and the Space Shuttle program.
Iceland Tourists Get Stuck on Floating Iceberg
May 23, 2013
Four tourists in Iceland got an expected trip when they set up a picnic on a floating iceberg.
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 26, 2013.

Expect more severe showers and thunderstorms to develop over the High Plains again on Sunday, stretching into the Central Plains and Mississippi River Valley. A low pressure system continues spinning over the region as is slowly moves off the Rockies and into the Plains. Flow around this system will continue to create a warm front that stretches from eastern Montana through Nebraska and into the Mid-Mississippi River Valley. The heaviest rainfall and strongest storms are most likely to develop from southeastern Montana and northeastern Wyoming through northeastern Nebraska, moving into western Iowa Sunday night. These areas may see large hail and isolated tornadoes. Another region of heavy rainfall with scattered thunderstorms will develop just east of this system, starting the day over Iowa and Illinois, moving eastward into the Midwest and Lower Ohio River Valley by Sunday night.

In the Southern Plains, heavy rainfall will continue winding down on Sunday for Texas. However, the combination of onshore flow from the Gulf of Mexico and a wave of low pressure will continue triggering rain showers from southern Texas through Oklahoma. This will allow for flooding to remain a concern, especially for the San Antonio area.

Out West, a trough of low pressure moves over the Pacific Northwest, bringing scattered showers to Washington and Oregon on Sunday. Some moisture from this system will reach into northern California and northern Nevada, bringing a few light rain showers Sunday afternoon into Monday.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 26, 2013.

Expect more severe showers and thunderstorms to develop over the High Plains again on Sunday, stretching into the Central Plains and Mississippi River Valley. A low pressure system continues spinning over the region as is slowly moves off the Rockies and into the Plains. Flow around this system will continue to create a warm front that stretches from eastern Montana through Nebraska and into the Mid-Mississippi River Valley. The heaviest rainfall and strongest storms are most likely to develop from southeastern Montana and northeastern Wyoming through northeastern Nebraska, moving into western Iowa Sunday night. These areas may see large hail and isolated tornadoes. Another region of heavy rainfall with scattered thunderstorms will develop just east of this system, starting the day over Iowa and Illinois, moving eastward into the Midwest and Lower Ohio River Valley by Sunday night.

In the Southern Plains, heavy rainfall will continue winding down on Sunday for Texas. However, the combination of onshore flow from the Gulf of Mexico and a wave of low pressure will continue triggering rain showers from southern Texas through Oklahoma. This will allow for flooding to remain a concern, especially for the San Antonio area.

Out West, a trough of low pressure moves over the Pacific Northwest, bringing scattered showers to Washington and Oregon on Sunday. Some moisture from this system will reach into northern California and northern Nevada, bringing a few light rain showers Sunday afternoon into Monday.
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Des Moines Weather at a Glance

Updated 11:52 PM CDT
Elevation
961 ft
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Thunderstorm
Thunderstorm
Temperature
52.0 °F
Feels Like 52.0 °F
Wind(mph)
2.0
Sunrise / Set
5:46 AM
8:36 PM
Moon
Full
Tonight
Thunderstorm 54 °F
T-storms
90% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Thunderstorm 73 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Thunderstorm 61 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Monday
Thunderstorm 77 | 64 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 82 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 86 | 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be Warmer than today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.15 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Mostly Cloudy 1300 ft
Overcast 2000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
93%
Rainfall
0.72 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
SPECI KDSM 260431Z 11011G17KT 10SM TS BKN013 OVC020CB 13/09 A3015 RMK AO2 TSB31 OCNL LTGIC VC SW-W TS VC SW-W MOV E T01280094
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Temperature
Temperature
52.0 °F
59,60,61,59,59,58,58,57,56,56,55,55,55
Dew Point
50 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
2.0 mph from ESE
Wind Gust
4.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
1.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Saturday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers after midnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 1.1 in. possible.
Sunday
tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 73F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 61F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday
tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 77F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Overcast. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 20 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible.
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Friday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 1.4 in. possible.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 90F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancerain Clear with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
clear Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Flash Flood Watch in effect until 9 am CDT Sunday...

Weather Forecast for Des Moines IA

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KIADESMO17

Sunday, 26
Thunderstorm
73 | 61 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Monday, 27
Thunderstorm
77 | 64 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 29
Partly Cloudy
86 | 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
79 | 66 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 31
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Saturday, 1
Chance of Rain
90 | 54 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Sunday, 2
Clear
77 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 3
Partly Cloudy
77 | 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 4
Partly Cloudy
79 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 10:09 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 73F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 61F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 54 65 | 56 70 | 59 65 | 59
Wind 11 mph ESE 9 mph ESE 10 mph ESE 9 mph ESE
Humidity 92% 76% 69% 82%
Chance of Precip. 90% 70% 60% 60%
Cloud Cover 100% 93% 86% 88%
Conditions Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.02], Average RMSE [2.35]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.36], Average RMSE [2.26] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:09 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 77F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 10 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 63 | 59 71 | 62 74 | 63 69 | 63
Wind 9 mph ESE 11 mph SE 11 mph SSE 12 mph SE
Humidity 91% 71% 67% 80%
Chance of Precip. 60% 60% 60% 60%
Cloud Cover 96% 89% 82% 83%
Conditions Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:37 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.53], Average RMSE [3.38]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.92], Average RMSE [2.76] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:09 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 61 80 | 64 80 | 67 71 | 65
Wind 11 mph South 14 mph South 15 mph South 10 mph South
Humidity 85% 57% 63% 79%
Chance of Precip. 60% 40% 40% 10%
Cloud Cover 77% 69% 65% 100%
Conditions 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 good. MaxT RMSE [2.17], Average RMSE [2.89]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.52], Average RMSE [2.84] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:09 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Overcast. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 63 77 | 66 81 | 69 72 | 65
Wind 11 mph South 16 mph South 14 mph South 11 mph South
Humidity 87% 69% 65% 81%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 100% 92% 51% 99%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Partly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:39 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.74], Average RMSE [3.24]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.31], Average RMSE [3.42] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:09 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 20 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 64 74 | 68 78 | 68 70 | 66
Wind 13 mph South 18 mph South 17 mph South 14 mph South
Humidity 94% 81% 72% 91%
Chance of Precip. 40% 10% 20% 40%
Cloud Cover 82% 88% 77% 100%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:40 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.93], Average RMSE [3.28]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.18], Average RMSE [3.76] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:09 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Friday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 1.4 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 66 80 | 71 76 | 70 67 | 67
Wind 12 mph South 19 mph SSW 15 mph South 14 mph SSW
Humidity 99% 73% 78% 98%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 20% 50%
Cloud Cover 99% 65% 89% 92%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:41 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.36], Average RMSE [3.60]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.01], Average RMSE [4.73] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:09 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 90F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancerain Clear with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 63 74 | 62 81 | 63 59 | 56
Wind 9 mph SW 12 mph WSW 9 mph West 5 mph NW
Humidity 99% 67% 53% 90%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 99% 100% 50% 0%
Conditions Fog Overcast Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:41 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.24], Average RMSE [4.39]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.53], Average RMSE [5.18] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:09 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 53 71 | 56 76 | 60 59 | 58
Wind 5 mph WNW 3 mph WNW 2 mph NW 2 mph NNE
Humidity 86% 63% 60% 96%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:42 AM
8:42 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.31], Average RMSE [5.57]
Source: BestForecast at 10:09 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 56 71 | 60 74 | 67 61 | 61
Wind 2 mph ENE 4 mph ESE 6 mph ESE 5 mph ESE
Humidity 93% 67% 77% 100%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 3% 12% 27% 35%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:42 AM
8:43 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.81], Average RMSE [5.83]
Source: BestForecast at 10:09 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 59 73 | 69 77 | 74 63 | 63
Wind 4 mph SE 6 mph SE 6 mph SE 5 mph SE
Humidity 100% 84% 93% 100%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 34% 35% 37% 41%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:41 AM
8:44 PM
Source: BestForecast at 10:09 PM CDT on May 25, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 63 73 | 71 76 | 73 64 | 64
Wind 4 mph SSE 5 mph SSE 4 mph SSE 4 mph SSE
Humidity 100% 91% 90% 100%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 47% % % %
Conditions Fog Fog Clear Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Scientific Forecaster Discussion — MOS Weather Graph
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History & Almanac
May 26, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KDSM) 75 °F 55 °F
Record (KDSM) 98 °F (1967) 34 °F (1925)
Yesterday 72 °F 51 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 3
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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
PM2.5
Current Good
OZONE
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. 25, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:46 AM CDT 8:36 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:13 AM CDT 9:09 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:32 AM CDT 9:51 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:45 AM CDT 10:38 PM CDT
Moon 9:25 PM CDT (5/25) 6:14 AM CDT (5/25)
Length Of Visible Light 15h 55m
Length of Day
14h 50m
Tomorrow will be 1m 31s longer.
Full, 98% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
First Quarter
Jun 23
Full
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Yesterday's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
80 °F
Shenandoah
78 °F
Red Oak
77 °F
Council Bluffs
75 °F
Clarinda
72 °F
Sioux City
46 °F
Clinton
46 °F
Muscatine
46 °F
Dubuque
47 °F
Davenport
48 °F
Monticello
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Des Moines 55 °F Thunderstorm 11:31 PM CDT
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Wind Speed: 11.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 106° (ESE)
Ceiling: 1300 ft

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2013-04-17		 Thunderstorm, 54°F
Montgomery Gentry 8:00 PM CDT
2013-04-20		 Mostly Cloudy, 51°F
Iowa Youth Chorus Spring Sing Concert 3:00 PM CDT
2013-04-20		 Partly Cloudy, 55°F
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Sports
Event Date Forecast
Phillies vs. Nationals 7:15 PM EDT on May 25, 2013 Clear, 61 °F
Marlins vs. White Sox 6:15 PM CDT on May 25, 2013 Overcast, 49 °F
Event Date Forecast
Philadelphia vs. Montreal 7:00 PM EDT on May 25, 2013 Forecast not available.
Portland vs. D.C. 7:00 PM EDT on May 25, 2013 Clear, 59 °F
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Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 Partly Cloudy, 74 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 Average High 81° F/ 27° C
Event Date Forecast
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2013 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 70 °F
the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance 8:30 AM EDT on May 30, 2013 Partly Cloudy, 67 °F
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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 53 °F - - North  at  - 0.01 in / hr 822 ft 11:29 PM CDT MADIS
Witmer Park, Des Moines, IA 54.2 °F 52 °F 91% ESE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 892 ft 8:34 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Ingersoll Park, Des Moines, IA 52.0 °F 50 °F 93% ESE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 961 ft 11:52 PM CDT Normal  
Windsor Heights / Glendale, Des Moines, IA 53.1 °F 51 °F 93% ESE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 965 ft 11:52 PM CDT Normal
Wunderbury, Des Moines, IA 52.5 °F 51 °F 94% East  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 900 ft 11:52 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Des Moines WNW, Des Moines, IA 52.3 °F 47 °F 83% North  at  9.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 869 ft 11:52 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Knobhill, Des Moines, IA 52.5 °F 50 °F 92% ENE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 919 ft 9:34 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA 51.8 °F 49 °F 89% ESE  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 922 ft 11:35 PM CDT Normal  
Wildflower, Ankeny, IA 51.4 °F 48 °F 89% East  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 937 ft 11:51 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Cross Creek West, Urbandale, IA 53.4 °F 40 °F 60% ENE  at  2.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 898 ft 11:52 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Chipmunk and Squirrel Railroad, Urbandale, IA 53.2 °F 47 °F 79% ENE  at  2.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 957 ft 11:52 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Keith & Patty's Pleasant Hill Weather, Pleasant Hill, IA 51.3 °F 49 °F 93% South  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 922 ft 11:51 PM CDT Normal  
T & T Sprinkler Service Inc., Grimes, IA 52.1 °F 50 °F 92% East  at  6.0 mph 0.05 in / hr 955 ft 11:52 PM CDT Normal
Saylorville, Polk City, IA 51.7 °F 48 °F 89% East  at  4.0 mph 0.01 in / hr 990 ft 11:50 PM CDT Normal
Boulder Brook, Ankeny, IA 52.3 °F 52 °F 98% ESE  at  9.4 mph - / hr 933 ft 11:49 PM CDT Normal  
Norwalk, IA (2mi SW), Norwalk, IA 55.2 °F 50 °F 82% ESE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 919 ft 11:52 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
S.E. Dallas County, Cumming, IA 52.6 °F 50 °F 91% East  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 986 ft 11:50 PM CDT Normal  
N.E. Madison Co. Cumming, IA, Cumming, IA 53.1 °F 50 °F 90% East  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 980 ft 11:30 PM CDT Normal  
MesoWest CARLIS , Carlisle, IA 54 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 857 ft 10:50 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest ELKHRT , Elkhart, IA 53 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 979 ft 11:00 PM CDT MADIS
Indianola Town Square, Indianola, IA 53.2 °F 50 °F 89% East  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 966 ft 11:50 PM CDT Normal  
Pine Ct in Van Meter, Van Meter, IA 53.8 °F 51 °F 90% ESE  at  8.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 889 ft 11:52 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Indianola, IA 52.9 °F 50 °F 89% WNW  at  0.0 mph - / hr 0 ft 11:42 PM CDT Normal  
RAWS NEAL SMITH IA, Prairie City, IA 52 °F 50 °F 92% ESE  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 897 ft 10:48 PM CDT MADIS
IADOT Colfax (I-80), Colfax, IA 52 °F 52 °F 99% ESE  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 810 ft 11:44 PM CDT MADIS
IADOT De Soto (I-80/US 169), De Soto, IA 54 °F 52 °F 94% ESE  at  12 mph 1.39 in / hr 956 ft 11:29 PM CDT MADIS
SE side of Madrid, IA, Madrid, IA 51.3 °F 49 °F 93% SE  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1001 ft 11:52 PM CDT Rapid Fire
West Des Moines, IA 53.0 °F 47 °F 81% SE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr - 11:50 PM CDT Normal  
Stone Ridge, Cumming, IA 53.1 °F 45 °F 73% South  at  0.0 mph - / hr -107507 ft 11:48 PM CDT Normal  
Calvert Meadows, Urbandale, IA 53.3 °F 50 °F 87% ESE  at  3.8 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 11:52 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Jester Lakes Estates, Granger, IA 51.6 °F 50 °F 94% ESE  at  14.5 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 11:52 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
White Oak Ln, Granger, IA 52.9 °F 50 °F 89% ESE  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 11:39 PM CDT Normal
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Flash Flood Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 8:55 PM CDT on May 25, 2013

... Flash Flood Watch remains in effect from midnight CDT tonight
through Sunday morning...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* portions of central Iowa... northeast Iowa... south central
Iowa... southeast Iowa and west central Iowa... including the
following areas... in central Iowa... Boone... Dallas... Grundy...
Hamilton... Hardin... Jasper... Marshall... Polk... Poweshiek...
story... Tama and Webster. In northeast Iowa... Black Hawk. In
south central Iowa... Mahaska and Marion. In southeast Iowa...
Wapello. In west central Iowa... Audubon... Calhoun... Carroll...
Crawford... Greene... Guthrie and SAC.

* From midnight CDT tonight through Sunday morning

* thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain are forecast late
tonight into Sunday morning across the watch area. Widespread
one to two inches of rain are forecast with isolated amounts of up
to four inches possible.

* Areas which had heavy rain Saturday morning are the most
vulnerable for flash flooding. Additional heavy rainfall on
saturated soils would cause flash flooding. Being a Holiday
weekend... people camping should use caution and avoid camping
in flood prone areas.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should flash flood warnings be issued.




Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 8:34 PM CDT on May 25, 2013

... Daily 4 inch soil temperatures...

.Br dsm 0525 c dh1700/tsirzz
:
:id location 4 inch temp
:
csai4 : Castana : M
dvni4 : Davenport : 57
dmx : Johnston : 54
dcri4 : Decorah : 57
icyi4 : Iowa City : 52
kani4 : Kanawha : 54
3oi : Lamoni : 67
nhui4 : Nashua : 51
olni4 : Oelwein : M
tldi4 : Toledo : 50
.End


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