Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and hail are forecast across the Northeast U.S. and North Dakota today. Heavy to excessive rainfall is possible over eastern New Mexico into western Texas and over the western Florida peninsula today. Critical fire weather conditions will persist today over parts of the interior Northwest and Great Basin. Read More >
Des Moines, IA
Weather Forecast Office
SKYWARN Recognition Day gets underway Friday evening! This annual event is our way of celebrating the contributions amateur radio operators make across the country in helping the NWS complete its Mission of protecting life and property. This year, the event runs from Friday, November 30 at 6 pm until Saturday, December 1 at 6 pm. This year, NWS Des Moines will be taking part only from 6 pm to 10 pm Friday evening. If you're an area amateur radio operator, we invite you to stop by the office Friday evening in that window of time to say "hello". Full details about SKYWARN Recognition Day can be found at the link here.
US Dept of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Des Moines, IA
9607 NW Beaver Drive
Johnston, IA 50131-1908
515-270-2614
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