Des Moines, IA

6:55 AM CDT on May 20, 2013 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 906 ft
Lon: 93.6° W
Lat: 41.6° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Monday, May 20, 2013.

Heavy rains and severe thunderstorm activity will continue for areas of the Plains into the Midwest on Monday as a broad, nearly stationary low sits over the Northern Plains. As the system lingers, ample moisture and energy will stream northward from the Gulf of Mexico, while an associated cold front extends from the low into Iowa and back across the Central and Southern Plains. The sharpening cold front combined with a dry line in the Southern Plains and the moisture laden conditions of the region will allow for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop across the Plains and into the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Portions of Oklahoma, southeastern Kansas, extreme, northwestern Arkansas, an southwestern Missouri are at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remain favorable for strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of the southwestern Texas into the Upper Great Lakes are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers will persist near the low and it's associated warm front in portions of the north-central U.S. Continued precipitation in these already saturate areas combined with rapid runoff will continue flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northwestern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation as a weak upper trough of low pressure drops southward over the region. Locally heavy rain amounts of up to 2 inches may result in areas of minor flooding, especially in poor drainage areas. To the north, additional showers will be possible in the Northeast.
Weather Underground Forecast for Monday, May 20, 2013.

Heavy rains and severe thunderstorm activity will continue for areas of the Plains into the Midwest on Monday as a broad, nearly stationary low sits over the Northern Plains. As the system lingers, ample moisture and energy will stream northward from the Gulf of Mexico, while an associated cold front extends from the low into Iowa and back across the Central and Southern Plains. The sharpening cold front combined with a dry line in the Southern Plains and the moisture laden conditions of the region will allow for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop across the Plains and into the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Portions of Oklahoma, southeastern Kansas, extreme, northwestern Arkansas, an southwestern Missouri are at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remain favorable for strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of the southwestern Texas into the Upper Great Lakes are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers will persist near the low and it's associated warm front in portions of the north-central U.S. Continued precipitation in these already saturate areas combined with rapid runoff will continue flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northwestern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation as a weak upper trough of low pressure drops southward over the region. Locally heavy rain amounts of up to 2 inches may result in areas of minor flooding, especially in poor drainage areas. To the north, additional showers will be possible in the Northeast.
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Des Moines Weather at a Glance

Updated 6:55 AM CDT
Elevation
961 ft
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Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Temperature
59.0 °F
Feels Like 59.0 °F
Wind(mph)
1.0
Sunrise / Set
5:50 AM
8:32 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Chance of a Thunderstorm 81 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Chance of a Thunderstorm 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Thunderstorm 77 | 55 °F
Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Thunderstorm 66 | 54 °F
T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Partly Cloudy 72 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
Mostly Cloudy 73 | 54 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.59 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Few 20000 ft
Scattered Clouds 25000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
98%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KDSM 201054Z 19011KT 10SM FEW200 SCT250 17/14 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP020 T01670139
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
59.0 °F
64,63,63,63,62,62,62,62,63,62,63,62,62
Dew Point
58 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
1.0 mph from ESE
Wind Gust
4.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
7.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Overcast. High of 72F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast with a chance of rain. 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. High of 68F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible.
Sunday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 79F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy 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 KIADESMO17

Monday, 20
Chance of a Thunderstorm
81 | 59 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Tuesday, 21
Thunderstorm
77 | 55 °F
Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 22
Thunderstorm
66 | 54 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Thursday, 23
Partly Cloudy
72 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Mostly Cloudy
73 | 54 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Chance of a Thunderstorm
68 | 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Sunday, 26
Chance of a Thunderstorm
79 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Monday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 63 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Tuesday, 28
Fog
82 | 64 °F
Fog
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 29
Fog
84 | 66 °F
Fog
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 2:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 61 74 | 60 76 | 59 67 | 58
Wind 10 mph South 16 mph SSW 15 mph SSW 9 mph South
Humidity 82% 56% 53% 75%
Chance of Precip. 90% 10% 10% 40%
Cloud Cover 70% 63% 53% 57%
Conditions Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.12], Average RMSE [2.13]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.59], Average RMSE [2.07] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 58 71 | 57 74 | 56 61 | 54
Wind 7 mph SSW 13 mph SW 12 mph SSW 7 mph WSW
Humidity 94% 61% 54% 75%
Chance of Precip. 50% 30% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 57% 64% 71% 71%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:33 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.41], Average RMSE [2.47]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.92], Average RMSE [2.31] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 51 63 | 52 66 | 54 58 | 53
Wind 6 mph West 10 mph West 10 mph West 8 mph NW
Humidity 83% 66% 63% 79%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 76% 75% 72% 53%
Conditions Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:34 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.29], Average RMSE [2.20]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.70], Average RMSE [2.96] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Overcast. High of 72F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 48 62 | 53 69 | 55 57 | 51
Wind 8 mph NNW 9 mph NNE 7 mph ENE 6 mph East
Humidity 78% 71% 58% 80%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 100% 100% 0%
Conditions Clear Overcast Overcast Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:35 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.64], Average RMSE [2.86]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.37], Average RMSE [3.45] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast with a chance of rain. 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 53 | 47 67 | 47 69 | 55 58 | 53
Wind 6 mph ESE 11 mph ESE 8 mph SE 8 mph SE
Humidity 82% 49% 61% 84%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 20%
Cloud Cover 2% 29% 78% 100%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.37], Average RMSE [3.21]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.10], Average RMSE [3.52] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 68F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 50 54 | 53 61 | 59 67 | 63
Wind 10 mph SE 13 mph SE 9 mph SE 8 mph SSE
Humidity 88% 93% 93% 85%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 40%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 100% 100%
Conditions Overcast Overcast 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 poor. MaxT RMSE [3.76], Average RMSE [3.15]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.00], Average RMSE [4.59] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 79F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 62 64 | 64 73 | 70 74 | 67
Wind 8 mph SSE 9 mph SSE 10 mph SSE 9 mph SE
Humidity 96% 100% 90% 75%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 10% 30%
Cloud Cover 99% 100% 71% 66%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Fog Mostly Cloudy 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 [4.36], Average RMSE [4.11]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.57], Average RMSE [5.16] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 66 81 | 71 85 | 73 74 | 71
Wind 10 mph SSE 13 mph SSW 12 mph South 6 mph SE
Humidity 90% 75% 66% 86%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 98% 91% 36% 55%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Fog 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 [7.39], Average RMSE [5.39]
Source: BestForecast at 2:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 65 71 | 69 80 | 73 68 | 66
Wind 6 mph SSE 8 mph South 7 mph South 6 mph South
Humidity 97% 92% 79% 94%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 56% 52% 43% 41%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Fog 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 [8.13], Average RMSE [5.97]
Source: BestForecast at 2:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 64 75 | 67 73 | 71 67 | 67
Wind 5 mph South 8 mph SSW 7 mph South 6 mph SSW
Humidity 99% 77% 94% 100%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 45% 40% 27% 21%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:40 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 64 75 | 67 74 | 71 67 | 67
Wind 5 mph SSW 7 mph SSW 5 mph SSW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 94% 74% 88% 99%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 20% 25% 35% %
Conditions Fog Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 20, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KDSM) 74 °F 54 °F
Record (KDSM) 94 °F (1925) 35 °F (1892)
Yesterday 88 °F 61 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 10
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Air Quality
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Yesterday Good
OZONE
Yesterday Good
PM2.5
Current Good
OZONE
Current Good
PM2.5
Monday Good
OZONE
Monday Good
PM2.5
Monday Good
CO
Monday Good
NO2
Tuesday Good
OZONE
Tuesday Good
PM2.5
Tuesday Good
CO
Tuesday Good
NO2
Wednesday Good
OZONE
Wednesday Good
PM2.5
Wednesday Good
CO
Wednesday Good
NO2
Thursday Good
OZONE
Thursday Good
PM2.5
Thursday Good
CO
Thursday Good
NO2
Friday Good
OZONE
Friday Good
PM2.5
Friday Good
CO
Friday Good
NO2
Astronomy
May. 20, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:50 AM CDT 8:32 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:18 AM CDT 9:04 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:37 AM CDT 9:45 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:51 AM CDT 10:31 PM CDT
Moon 3:37 PM CDT 2:49 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 46m
Length of Day
14h 42m
Tomorrow will be 1m 45s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 73% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Waxing Gibbous
May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
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Jun 16
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68 °F
Mount Pleasant
68 °F
Keokuk
68 °F
Fort Madison
66 °F
Burlington
66 °F
Fairfield
55 °F
Orange City
55 °F
Le Mars
55 °F
Clarinda
55 °F
Cherokee
55 °F
Sheldon
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Des Moines 62 °F Scattered Clouds 5:54 AM CDT
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Wind Speed: 11.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 117° (ESE)
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METAR KDSM 201054Z 19011KT 10SM FEW200 SCT250 17/14 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP020 T01670139

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Ingersoll Park, Des Moines, IA 59.0 °F 58 °F 98% ESE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 961 ft 6:55 AM CDT Normal  
Windsor Heights / Glendale, Des Moines, IA 60.5 °F 60 °F 97% SSE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 965 ft 6:55 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Wunderbury, Des Moines, IA 61.0 °F 60 °F 98% NE  at  0.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 900 ft 6:55 AM CDT Normal  
Des Moines WNW, Des Moines, IA 61.5 °F 56 °F 81% SW  at  3.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 869 ft 6:55 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Knobhill, Des Moines, IA 61.8 °F 60 °F 93% SSE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 919 ft 6:55 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA 60.4 °F 58 °F 92% South  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 922 ft 6:35 AM CDT Normal  
Wildflower, Ankeny, IA 61.9 °F 58 °F 87% SE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 937 ft 6:54 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Cross Creek West, Urbandale, IA 61.7 °F 52 °F 71% SE  at  2.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 898 ft 6:55 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Chipmunk and Squirrel Railroad, Urbandale, IA 61.1 °F 56 °F 83% South  at  5.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 957 ft 6:55 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Ashua Estates, West Des Moines, IA 62.4 °F 60 °F 92% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 955 ft 6:55 AM CDT Rapid Fire
IADOT Altoona (I-80/US 65), Berwick, IA 61 °F 59 °F 92% South  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 858 ft 6:41 AM CDT MADIS
Keith & Patty's Pleasant Hill Weather, Pleasant Hill, IA 60.6 °F 59 °F 95% ESE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 922 ft 6:55 AM CDT Normal  
T & T Sprinkler Service Inc., Grimes, IA 61.6 °F 58 °F 89% South  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 955 ft 6:55 AM CDT Normal
Saylorville, Polk City, IA 61.9 °F 58 °F 88% South  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 990 ft 6:55 AM CDT Normal
IADOT Des Moines (I-35), Cumming, IA 61 °F 57 °F 86% SSE  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 735 ft 6:43 AM CDT MADIS
Norwalk, IA (2mi SW), Norwalk, IA 64.2 °F 58 °F 81% ESE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 919 ft 6:55 AM CDT Normal  
S.E. Dallas County, Cumming, IA 59.4 °F 58 °F 94% South  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 986 ft 6:51 AM CDT Normal  
N.E. Madison Co. Cumming, IA, Cumming, IA 60.2 °F 58 °F 92% South  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 980 ft 6:30 AM CDT Normal  
MesoWest ELKHRT , Elkhart, IA 60 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 979 ft 5:25 AM CDT MADIS
Indianola Town Square, Indianola, IA 60.1 °F 59 °F 96% SSE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 966 ft 6:50 AM CDT Normal  
Pine Ct in Van Meter, Van Meter, IA 61.9 °F 58 °F 87% South  at  5.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 889 ft 6:55 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Indianola, IA 60.5 °F 58 °F 92% NNW  at  3.0 mph - / hr 0 ft 6:47 AM CDT Normal  
RAWS NEAL SMITH IA, Prairie City, IA 61 °F 59 °F 94% South  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 897 ft 5:48 AM CDT MADIS
IADOT Colfax (I-80), Colfax, IA 62 °F 62 °F 99% SSW  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 810 ft 6:42 AM CDT MADIS
SE side of Madrid, IA, Madrid, IA 60.9 °F 58 °F 90% SW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1001 ft 6:55 AM CDT Rapid Fire
West Des Moines, IA 61.3 °F -7 °F 6% SSW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr - 6:55 AM CDT Normal  
Stone Ridge, Cumming, IA 60.6 °F -40 °F - SSW  at  0.0 mph - / hr -107507 ft 6:45 AM CDT Normal  
Calvert Meadows, Urbandale, IA 60.1 °F 57 °F 90% SE  at  0.4 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 6:55 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
White Oak Ln, Granger, IA 62.1 °F 58 °F 86% SSW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 6:41 AM CDT Normal
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Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 01:27 am CDT on May 20, 2013


... Record daily maximum rainfall set at Mason City IA...

a record rainfall of 1.31 inch(es) was set at Mason City IA
yesterday. This breaks the old record of 1.24 set in 1917.



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Mobile & Email Alerts


05/19/2013 0656 PM

Grimes, Polk County.

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


            Schoolnet site




05/19/2013 0700 PM

Polk City, Polk County.

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


            Schoolnet site




05/19/2013 0700 PM

1 miles SSW of Saylorville mes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by NWS employee.


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




05/19/2013 0704 PM

5 miles ESE of pleasant hillorville mes, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.





05/19/2013 0704 PM

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

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.


            10 inch diameter tree branch down in Polk City




05/19/2013 0706 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

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


            Schoolnet site




05/19/2013 0707 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

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





05/19/2013 0708 PM

5 miles NNW of ANKENY AIRPORVILLE LAASANT HILLOR, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by AMATEUR RADIO.


            GAS STATION CANOPY TORN OFF NEAR 36TH AND ANKENY BLVD



05/19/2013 0710 PM

2 miles S of Slater, Polk County.

Tornado, reported by trained spotter.


            Tornado on the ground about 2 south of Slater




05/19/2013 0716 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by public.


            Winds estimated at 60-70 mph.




05/19/2013 0716 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail m1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.





05/19/2013 0727 PM

1 miles E of Alleman, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.


            Powerlines down on Highway 69 east of Alleman.




05/19/2013 0746 PM

4 miles NW of Ankeny airporhalltown, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by trained spotter.


            Six inch diameter trees down.




05/19/2013 0700 PM

1 miles SSW of Saylorville , Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by NWS employee.


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





05/19/2013 0700 PM

1 miles SSW of Saylorville , Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by NWS employee.


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





05/19/2013 0700 PM

Polk City, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m60 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Schoolnet site





05/19/2013 0706 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m62 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Schoolnet site





05/19/2013 0706 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m62 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Schoolnet site





05/19/2013 0656 PM

Grimes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m62 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Schoolnet site





05/19/2013 0704 PM

2 miles N of Saylorville laes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.


            10 inch diameter tree branch down in Polk City




05/19/2013 0704 PM

5 miles ESE of pleasant hilrville laes, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.





05/19/2013 0707 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

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





05/19/2013 0708 PM

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

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.


            Gas station canopy torn off near 36th and Ankeny Blvd




05/19/2013 0710 PM

2 miles S of Slater, Polk County.

Tornado, reported by trained spotter.


            Tornado on the ground about 2 south of Slater




05/19/2013 0716 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail m1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.





05/19/2013 0716 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by public.


            Winds estimated at 60-70 mph.




05/19/2013 0727 PM

1 miles E of Alleman, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.


            Powerlines down on Highway 69 east of Alleman.




05/19/2013 0746 PM

4 miles NW of Ankeny airporhalltown, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by trained spotter.


            Six inch diameter trees down.




05/19/2013 0716 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by public.


            Winds estimated at 60-70 mph.





05/19/2013 0746 PM

4 miles NW of Ankeny airpor, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by trained spotter.


            Six inch diameter trees down.





05/19/2013 0704 PM

2 miles N of Saylorville laes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.


            10 inch diameter tree branch down in Polk City




05/19/2013 0708 PM

5 miles NNW of Ankeny airporville laes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.


            Gas station canopy torn off near 36th and Ankeny Blvd





05/19/2013 0704 PM

2 miles N of Saylorville laes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.


            10 inch diameter tree branch down in Polk City




05/19/2013 0708 PM

5 miles NNW of Ankeny airporville laes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.


            Gas station canopy torn off near 36th and Ankeny Blvd





05/19/2013 0707 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

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






05/19/2013 0727 PM

1 miles E of Alleman, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.


            Powerlines down on Highway 69 east of Alleman.





05/19/2013 0716 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail m1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.





05/19/2013 0704 PM

5 miles ESE of pleasant hil, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.






05/19/2013 0710 PM

2 miles S of Slater, Polk County.

Tornado, reported by trained spotter.


            Tornado on the ground about 2 south of Slater





05/19/2013 0710 PM

2 miles S of Slater, Polk County.

Tornado, reported by trained spotter.


            Tornado on the ground about 2 south of Slater



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Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:58 am CDT on May 20, 2013

... Preliminary storm survey scheduled for Madison... Dallas and Polk
counties Monday...

A storm survey will be conducted by the National Weather Service
office in Des Moines for portions of Madison... Dallas and Polk
counties on Monday in relation to the severe thunderstorms that
moved through the area on Sunday may 19th 2013.

The results and conclusions of the survey will be completed and
transmitted via a public information statement and also posted to our
website [weather.Gov/dmx] by late Monday afternoon.


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