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Lala Impacting Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorm, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding threats continue from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic and across the central High Plains. Record heat continues for areas of the central/southern Plain into the Southeast 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.