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Active Weather Warnings

Special Weather Statement

Weather in Des Moines, Iowa

03:18 PM

Now

84° F

Feels Like 82°

Precipitation 5 %

Wind 18 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Humidity 39 %

Today

Day 86°

Night 57°

Precipitation 23 %

Wind 16 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Warning: Extreme UV Index Today: 11+

Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can cause sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Protect yourself by wearing clothing that covers your skin, sunglasses, and a hat. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every two hours, even on cloudy days. Minimize direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) to reduce the risk.

Des Moines Weather Forecast Updated

25 minutes ago

Last updated on October 05, 2025 2:52 PM

Weather Forecast History

Last Year's Weather on This Day (October 5, 2024)

Day

91°

Night

54°

Wind

7 mph

Precipitation

Air quality in Des Moines

NOW

45 AQI

Good air quality Dominant pollutant: PM2.5

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 4.60 µg/m³

PM10 4.72 µg/m³

O₃ 59.01 ppb

NO₂ 0.90 ppb

SO₂ 0.51 ppb

CO 153.05 ppb

PM_2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm

PM₁₀ – Inhalable particles <10μm

O₃ – Ozone

NO₂ – Nitrogen dioxide

SO₂ – Sulfur dioxide

CO – Carbon monoxide

Health Recommendations:

With this level of air quality, you have no limitations. Enjoy the outdoors

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Weather Alerts and Warnings for Des Moines

Moderate Expected Observed

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued October 5 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Oct 5, 3:00 AM → Oct 5, 4:00 PM

WHAT...Breezy winds from the southwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts
to 30-35 mph, dry cropland, and low relative humidity in the mid
to upper 30s will lead to elevated fire danger today.

WHERE...All of Central Iowa.

WHEN...Noon to 4pm.

IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly, especially
in cropland.

PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Burning is discouraged under
these conditions. Also, take care to prevent the start of accidental
fires when smoking or operating vehicles around dry crops.

Updated: Oct 5, 2:52 PM Source: NWS Alert