Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >
Des Moines, IA
Weather Forecast Office
These graphics are updated daily around 800 AM. Mouse-over each day to view the 24-Hour Cumulative Lightning Strike Map. Printable versions are at the bottom of this page.
24-Hour Cumulative Lightning Strikes |
Yesterday | 2 Days Ago | 3 Days Ago | 4 Days Ago | 5 Days Ago | 6 Days Ago | 7 Days Ago | 8 Days Ago |
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Printable: Yesterday, 2 Day Ago, 3 Days Ago, 4 Days Ago, 5 Days Ago, 6 Days Ago, 7 Days Ago, 8 Days Ago
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Des Moines, IA
9607 NW Beaver Drive
Johnston, IA 50131-1908
515-270-2614
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