KDSM · Des Moines International Airport — METAR & TAF

Current observation (METAR)

METAR KDSM 172254Z 26005KT 10SM FEW300 28/17 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP170 T02780167 $

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Observed: 17 Aug 22:54 UTC · 17:54 CDT local (24 min ago)
Wind: From 260° (W) at 5 kt
Visibility: 10 statute miles or more
Weather: No significant weather
Clouds: Few (1–2 oktas) at 30,000 ft
Temperature: 28°C (82°F)
Dewpoint: 17°C (63°F)
Rel. humidity: 51%
Pressure: A3005 (30.05 inHg) · QNH 1018 hPa

Remarks

AO2 Automated station with precipitation discriminator SLP170 Sea Level Pressure: 1017.0 hPa T02780167 Precise Temp: 27.8 °C, Dewpoint: 16.7 °C $ Maintenance Required Indicator

Visual summary

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Forecast (TAF)

TAF KDSM 171741Z 1718/1818 27006KT P6SM FEW035 FEW110 SCT250 FM180000 17005KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250 FM180800 22006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN180 PROB30 1810/1814 6SM -TSRA BKN050CB

Issued 171741Z · valid 1718 → 1818

Initial 1718 to 1818

From 270° (W) at 6 kt. Visibility 6 statute miles. Few (1–2 oktas) at 3,500 ft; Few (1–2 oktas) at 11,000 ft; Scattered (3–4 oktas) at 25,000 ft
From From 180000Z

From 170° (S) at 5 kt. Visibility 6 statute miles. Few (1–2 oktas) at 8,000 ft; Few (1–2 oktas) at 25,000 ft
From From 180800Z

From 220° (SW) at 6 kt. Visibility 6 statute miles. Scattered (3–4 oktas) at 5,000 ft; Broken (5–7 oktas) at 18,000 ft
PROB30 Probable 1810 to 1814

Visibility 6 statute miles. Light thunderstorm with rain. Broken (5–7 oktas) at 5,000 ft (CB)