West Des Moines, IA

2:48 PM CDT on May 23, 2013 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 945 ft
Lon: 93.8° W
Lat: 41.6° N
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Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, May 23, 2013. A strong, large storm will continue making its way through the eastern third of the country on Thursday, producing more, active weather east of the Mississippi Valley. While the active weather is not likely to produce the severe thunderstorms that have greeted the country over the past several days, scattered thunderstorms will be likely, especially in the Southeast. In addition, moderate to occasionally heavy rain will move through the Northeast, followed by cool showers in the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest.

Meanwhile, some moisture pushing into the Southern Plains could possibly instigate some severe thunderstorms in northern Texas and western Oklahoma. Due to this possibility, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk of severe weather in the area for Thursday. This means residents in the area should prepare as if severe weather will develop, making any necessary preparations to protect life and property.

Also, a seasonably strong low pressure system will linger over the Pacific Northwest today, allowing wet weather to continue in the area. While rain will be the overwhelming precipitation due to this storm, a few snow showers will be possible in the higher elevations of the Cascades.

Additionally, rain will also spread as far east as central Montana.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The Southern Plains will rise into the 80s and 90s, while the Southwest will see similar temperatures.
Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, May 23, 2013. A strong, large storm will continue making its way through the eastern third of the country on Thursday, producing more, active weather east of the Mississippi Valley. While the active weather is not likely to produce the severe thunderstorms that have greeted the country over the past several days, scattered thunderstorms will be likely, especially in the Southeast. In addition, moderate to occasionally heavy rain will move through the Northeast, followed by cool showers in the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest.

Meanwhile, some moisture pushing into the Southern Plains could possibly instigate some severe thunderstorms in northern Texas and western Oklahoma. Due to this possibility, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk of severe weather in the area for Thursday. This means residents in the area should prepare as if severe weather will develop, making any necessary preparations to protect life and property.

Also, a seasonably strong low pressure system will linger over the Pacific Northwest today, allowing wet weather to continue in the area. While rain will be the overwhelming precipitation due to this storm, a few snow showers will be possible in the higher elevations of the Cascades.

Additionally, rain will also spread as far east as central Montana.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The Southern Plains will rise into the 80s and 90s, while the Southwest will see similar temperatures.
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West Des Moines Weather at a Glance

Updated 2:48 PM CDT
Elevation
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Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Temperature
71.2 °F
Feels Like 77 °F
Wind(mph)
0.0
Sunrise / Set
5:48 AM
8:35 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Partly Cloudy 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Clear 45 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 70 | 50 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Saturday
Thunderstorm 63 | 55 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Sunday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 73 | 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Monday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 82 | 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Much Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.17 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Few 4400 ft
Scattered Clouds 30000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
38%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KDSM 231854Z 36005G18KT 10SM FEW044 SCT300 21/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP215 T02060094
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Heat Index
77 °F
Dew Point
44 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
0.0 mph
Health
UV
9 out of 16
Pollen
8.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 70F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North after midnight.
Friday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers after midnight. Low of 50F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Saturday
tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 63F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 55F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 73F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Monday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 82F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Saturday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Weather Forecast for West Des Moines IA

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Thursday, 23
Partly Cloudy
72 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Chance of a Thunderstorm
70 | 50 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 25
Thunderstorm
63 | 55 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Sunday, 26
Chance of a Thunderstorm
73 | 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Monday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 68 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
79 | 70 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Friday, 31
Chance of a Thunderstorm
90 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Saturday, 1
Chance of a Thunderstorm
90 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Source: BestForecast at 8:57 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 70F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 47 61 | 45 66 | 42 50 | 40
Wind 13 mph NNW 13 mph NNE 10 mph NNE 6 mph ENE
Humidity 78% 56% 40% 66%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 88% 54% 19% 2%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:35 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.34], Average RMSE [3.06]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.08], Average RMSE [2.74] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:57 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers after midnight. Low of 50F. Winds from the SE 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 47 | 39 58 | 42 67 | 43 59 | 46
Wind 6 mph West 12 mph SE 13 mph SE 10 mph SE
Humidity 75% 59% 41% 63%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 50%
Cloud Cover 2% 10% 36% 71%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.54], Average RMSE [3.48]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.39], Average RMSE [2.88] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:57 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 63F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 55F. Winds from the ESE 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 52 | 47 59 | 53 62 | 55 62 | 54
Wind 10 mph SE 14 mph SE 12 mph SE 11 mph East
Humidity 84% 78% 78% 77%
Chance of Precip. 60% 60% 60% 40%
Cloud Cover 90% 93% 90% 100%
Conditions Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:37 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.08], Average RMSE [2.97]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.70], Average RMSE [3.13] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:57 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 73F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 54 65 | 62 65 | 63 63 | 63
Wind 10 mph SE 11 mph SE 9 mph SE 8 mph SE
Humidity 90% 89% 94% 100%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 100% 100%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast Chance of a Thunderstorm Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:38 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.29], Average RMSE [3.55]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.69], Average RMSE [3.59] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:57 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 82F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 61 63 | 62 75 | 69 65 | 63
Wind 10 mph SE 10 mph SSE 8 mph SSE 9 mph SSE
Humidity 99% 95% 78% 95%
Chance of Precip. 40% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 97% 93%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:39 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.22], Average RMSE [3.52]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.45], Average RMSE [3.42] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:57 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 61 72 | 67 76 | 68 65 | 63
Wind 8 mph SSE 13 mph South 12 mph South 10 mph South
Humidity 99% 82% 74% 92%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 100% 99%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:39 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.34], Average RMSE [3.38]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.29], Average RMSE [4.37] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:57 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 63 80 | 67 84 | 68 75 | 65
Wind 9 mph South 15 mph South 13 mph South 10 mph South
Humidity 76% 66% 57% 70%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 99% 87% 37% 49%
Conditions Overcast Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:40 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.62], Average RMSE [4.41]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.10], Average RMSE [5.12] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:57 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 64 77 | 67 76 | 69 74 | 69
Wind 12 mph South 16 mph South 14 mph South 13 mph South
Humidity 83% 70% 80% 83%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 98% 95% 89% 80%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast Overcast Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:41 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.12], Average RMSE [5.29]
Source: BestForecast at 8:57 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 67 79 | 68 79 | 71 71 | 70
Wind 12 mph SSW 13 mph SSW 9 mph SW 7 mph SW
Humidity 92% 71% 74% 97%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 69% 69% 80% 86%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:42 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [8.52], Average RMSE [6.26]
Source: BestForecast at 8:57 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 67 77 | 70 76 | 71 67 | 65
Wind 6 mph SW 6 mph SW 3 mph SW 1 mph SW
Humidity 100% 79% 86% 92%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 86% 82% 73% 52%
Conditions Fog Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:43 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:57 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 60 73 | 62 78 | 65 67 | 66
Wind 1 mph SW 3 mph South 3 mph SSE 3 mph SSE
Humidity 82% 66% 63% 95%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 20% % % %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Scientific Forecaster Discussion — MOS Weather Graph
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History & Almanac
May 23, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KDSM) 75 °F 55 °F
Record (KDSM) 92 °F (1939) 32 °F (1963)
Yesterday 64 °F 55 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 5
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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
Thursday Good
OZONE
Thursday Good
PM2.5
Thursday Good
CO
Thursday Good
NO2
Friday Good
OZONE
Friday Good
PM2.5
Friday Good
CO
Friday Good
NO2
Saturday Good
OZONE
Saturday Good
PM2.5
Saturday Good
CO
Saturday Good
NO2
Sunday Good
OZONE
Sunday Good
PM2.5
Sunday Good
CO
Sunday Good
NO2
Monday Good
OZONE
Monday Good
PM2.5
Monday Good
CO
Monday Good
NO2
Astronomy
May. 23, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:48 AM CDT 8:35 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:16 AM CDT 9:08 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:35 AM CDT 9:49 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:48 AM CDT 10:36 PM CDT
Moon 7:07 PM CDT 4:35 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 52m
Length of Day
14h 47m
Tomorrow will be 1m 37s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 97% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Gibbous
May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
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Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
71 °F
Red Oak
70 °F
Perry
70 °F
Sioux City
69 °F
Council Bluffs
69 °F
Des Moines
44 °F
Sheldon
45 °F
Estherville
46 °F
Cherokee
46 °F
Orange City
46 °F
Le Mars
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Des Moines 69 °F Scattered Clouds 1:54 PM CDT
Ankeny 68 °F Partly Cloudy 2:35 PM CDT
Perry 70 °F Clear 2:35 PM CDT
Ames 67 °F Clear 1:53 PM CDT
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Wind Speed: 5.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 90° (East)
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Wunderbury, Des Moines, IA 71.2 °F 77 °F 44 °F 38% East  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 900 ft 2:48 PM CDT Normal  
Windsor Heights / Glendale, Des Moines, IA 68.9 °F - 50 °F 51% North  at  2.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 965 ft 2:48 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Des Moines WNW, Des Moines, IA 73.0 °F 77 °F 47 °F 40% East  at  4.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 869 ft 2:48 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Chipmunk and Squirrel Railroad, Urbandale, IA 70.8 °F 77 °F 42 °F 36% ENE  at  3.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 957 ft 2:48 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
IADOT Des Moines (I-35), Cumming, IA 67 °F - 42 °F 40% NE  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 735 ft 1:52 PM CDT MADIS
Cross Creek West, Urbandale, IA 74.8 °F 76 °F 34 °F 22% NE  at  3.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 898 ft 2:48 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Ingersoll Park, Des Moines, IA 68.1 °F - 50 °F 53% North  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 961 ft 2:48 PM CDT Normal  
Witmer Park, Des Moines, IA 69.4 °F - 49 °F 48% East  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 892 ft 2:48 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
S.E. Dallas County, Cumming, IA 68.6 °F - 51 °F 54% NNE  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 986 ft 2:44 PM CDT Normal  
T & T Sprinkler Service Inc., Grimes, IA 67.9 °F - 51 °F 54% ENE  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 955 ft 2:47 PM CDT Normal
IADOT Des Moines (I-235), Des Moines, IA 68 °F - 47 °F 47% North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 822 ft 2:28 PM CDT MADIS
Norwalk, IA (2mi SW), Norwalk, IA 66.7 °F - 45 °F 45% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 919 ft 2:48 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
N.E. Madison Co. Cumming, IA, Cumming, IA 66.4 °F - 50 °F 56% East  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 980 ft 2:30 PM CDT Normal  
Pine Ct in Van Meter, Van Meter, IA 71.1 °F 77 °F 49 °F 46% NNE  at  8.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 889 ft 2:48 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Knobhill, Des Moines, IA 69.4 °F - 51 °F 52% WNW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 919 ft 2:21 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Saylorville, Polk City, IA 67.7 °F - 50 °F 53% North  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 990 ft 2:45 PM CDT Normal
Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA 67.9 °F - 48 °F 49% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 922 ft 2:35 PM CDT Normal  
Boulder Brook, Ankeny, IA 71.1 °F 76 °F 57 °F 61% North  at  10.9 mph - / hr 933 ft 2:34 PM CDT Normal  
Keith & Patty's Pleasant Hill Weather, Pleasant Hill, IA 68.0 °F - 52 °F 56% SSE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 922 ft 2:48 PM CDT Normal  
IADOT De Soto (I-80/US 169), De Soto, IA 68 °F - 46 °F 45% NE  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 956 ft 2:28 PM CDT MADIS
Indianola Town Square, Indianola, IA 69.6 °F - 49 °F 48% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 966 ft 2:40 PM CDT Normal  
MesoWest CARLIS , Carlisle, IA 71 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 857 ft 1:05 PM CDT MADIS
Stine Seed Co., Adel, IA 69.9 °F - 44 °F 39% NE  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1100 ft 2:48 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Indianola, IA 71.1 °F 77 °F 50 °F 47% South  at  2.0 mph - / hr 0 ft 2:38 PM CDT Normal  
MesoWest ELKHRT , Elkhart, IA 69 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 979 ft 1:05 PM CDT MADIS
SE side of Madrid, IA, Madrid, IA 69.8 °F - 48 °F 46% North  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1001 ft 2:48 PM CDT Rapid Fire
West Des Moines, IA 70.9 °F 77 °F 45 °F 40% NE  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr - 2:45 PM CDT Normal  
Calvert Meadows, Urbandale, IA 76.3 °F 78 °F 53 °F 44% NE  at  2.7 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 2:48 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Stone Ridge, Cumming, IA 75.9 °F 78 °F 52 °F 43% West  at  0.0 mph - / hr -107507 ft 2:47 PM CDT Normal  
Jester Lakes Estates, Granger, IA 71.1 °F 77 °F 46 °F 40% North  at  9.8 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 2:48 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
White Oak Ln, Granger, IA 68.8 °F - 47 °F 46% NE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 2:34 PM CDT Normal
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