closegps_fixed
Elev 968 ft, 41.55 °N, 93.64 °W

Des Moines, IA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

icon39 Â°F Watrous South Station|Report|Change
Current Station
Personal Weather Station
Location: Des Moines, IA
Elevation: 968ft
Nearby Weather Stations

Active Weather Alerts

Wind Advisory
Issued: 9:12 AM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Much of western into central Iowa, generally along and
west of Interstate 35.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects,
including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and
a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

Local Radar
Local Radar ImageLocal Severe Image