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Des Moines, Iowa — 7-Day Severe Weather Forecast
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Today — Friday, October 9: No Severe Threat
While there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day, conditions are not favorable for severe weather. Any storms that develop are unlikely to be strong. The overall weather for Des Moines will be mostly sunny and warmer today, with no significant rain expected. This is a quiet weather day.
Tomorrow — Friday, October 9: Marginal Risk
Primary hazards: large hail
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, mainly overnight, with a high near 80 and a low around 59. Isolated hail is possible with any stronger storms. The SPC has not issued a categorical outlook for this area.
Day 3 — Sunday, October 11: No Severe Threat
Sunday is expected to be sunny with a high of 82 degrees and a low of 58 degrees. Conditions will be dry and not favorable for strong storms.
Extended Outlook (Days 4–7)
Day 4 — Monday, October 12: No Severe Threat
Temperatures will be mild on Monday, with a low of 68 degrees and a high near 82 degrees. Both forecast models suggest a dry day with no rainfall. The chance of rain is low, remaining below 10% through the day and night.
Day 5 — Tuesday, October 13: No Severe Threat
Temperatures on Tuesday will range from a low of 57 degrees to a high of 69 degrees. Showers are possible during the night, though models generally agree that the day will be dry with very little, if any, rain. Any storms that do develop are unlikely to be strong.
Day 6 — Wednesday, October 14: No Severe Threat
Temperatures on Wednesday are expected to reach a high of 62 degrees, dropping to a low of 58 degrees overnight. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, with two different models predicting between 0.30 and 0.54 inches of rain. While one model suggests some conditions that could support organized storms, overall chances for significant severe weather are low.
Day 7 — Thursday, October 15: No Severe Threat
Thursday will see a high temperature around 76 degrees Fahrenheit, dropping to a low of 59 degrees Fahrenheit overnight. It will feel humid with surface moisture present. Showers and thunderstorms are possible throughout the day, with both forecast models indicating around a quarter to a third of an inch of rain. These storms are not expected to be severe.
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Written by AI from weather-model data and Storm Prediction Center outlooks. For information only: not a substitute for official National Weather Service watches and warnings. Full disclaimer