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Heavy Rainfall in the East Wednesday; Hot Temperatures Continue in Coastal Southern California

Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to flooding Wednesday over southwest Pennsylvania into northern West Virginia, and western Maryland. Flood Watches have been issued. An extended period of hot weather will continue for parts of coastal southern California including Los Angeles through Thursday. Heat Advisories remain in effect. Read More >

 

The following form allows people to register as a new spotter with the Des Moines National Weather Service (NWS) office or update their their previous information. This information will never be shared with anyone and is only used so the NWS can contact you in severe weather situations, or allow the NWS to easily plot your information when you report severe weather.

NOTE: This is only for spotters in the NWS Des Moines forecast area and those 16 years of age or older. The 51 county area served by the NWS Des Moines office is noted below.

More information on what and how to report, as well as spotter training schedules and resources, please visit https://www.weather.gov/dmx/stormspotting.