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Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

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.