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Today's Forecast

86°
67°

Hello everyone, today looks to be a classic severe weather day with plenty of strong storms and the threats of damaging winds, hail, and possibly tornadoes.

These severe storms will begin forming around 5pm and will track northeast across Iowa. These storms will be strong enough to produce damaging winds and hail, and possibly tornadoes, so be sure to tune into us for your complete severe weather coverage. These storms will likely keep their strength and continue into the night.

This week will be a cooler week, with temps dropping into the 70s and dryer, with small rain chances on Monday and Wednesday.

Have a great week and stay safe.

Sam Schreier

Meteorologist

ABC5 News

sschreier@myabc5.com

7-Day Forecast: Des Moines

Sunday

86°
67°

T-Storms Late Afternoon & Night

Monday

81°
64°

Partly Sunny, T-Storms Possible

Tuesday

75°
60°

Mostly Cloudy, Showers Possible

Wednesday

69°
55°

Mostly Cloudy, Cool & Dry

Thursday

72°
53°

Partly Sunny, Dry

Friday

75°
52°

Partly Cloudy, Nice!

Saturday

76°
55°

Partly Cloudy, Warm

Currently in Des Moines as of

87°(Feels like 87°)
Partly Cloudy
Wind: SSW @ 14 mph, gusting to 24 mph
Barometer: 29.66 in.
Sunrise: 05:52
Sunset: 20:31
Humidity: 39%
UV Index: 10.00

Currently in Ames as of

83°(Feels like 83°)
Partly Cloudy
Wind: SSW @ 24 mph, gusting to 33 mph
Barometer: 29.66 in.
Sunrise: 05:50
Sunset: 20:32
Humidity: 43%
UV Index: 10.00

Currently in Fort Dodge as of

73°(Feels like 73°)
Partly Cloudy
Wind: S @ 9 mph
Barometer: 29.65 in.
Sunrise: 05:51
Sunset: 20:36
Humidity: 78%
UV Index: 10.00

Currently in Ottumwa as of

83°(Feels like 86°)
Clear
Wind: SSE @ 18 mph, gusting to 25 mph
Barometer: 29.72 in.
Sunrise: 05:48
Sunset: 20:25
Humidity: 61%
UV Index: 10.00

Currently in Lamoni as of

82°(Feels like 84°)
Partly Cloudy
Wind: S @ 18 mph, gusting to 32 mph
Barometer: 29.69 in.
Sunrise: 05:55
Sunset: 20:30
Humidity: 55%
UV Index: 10.00

Currently in Marshalltown as of

83°(Feels like 85°)
Partly Cloudy
Wind: SSE @ 23 mph, gusting to 31 mph
Barometer: 29.67 in.
Sunrise: 05:47
Sunset: 20:30
Humidity: 55%
UV Index: 10.00

Currently in Creston as of

82°(Feels like 83°)
Clear
Wind: S @ 24 mph, gusting to 32 mph
Barometer: 29.66 in.
Sunrise: 05:56
Sunset: 20:33
Humidity: 48%
UV Index: 10.00

Regional Conditions

Des Moines: 87°
Ames: 83°
Fort Dodge: 73°
Ottumwa: 83°
Lamoni: 82°
Marshalltown: 83°
Creston: 82°

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