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Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. 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.