The Local 5 Weather team anticipates a warming trend will begin this week with upper 60s expected on Wednesday followed by low 70s on Thursday ...

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Des Moines for Polk and several surrounding ...

This week's heavy rainfall has been record-breaking in the Des Moines area. Monday's showers and storms dropped 3.84 inches* ...

Scattered showers dry up this afternoon with mild temperatures expected. More spotty showers are on the way to end the holiday weekend ...

The National Weather Service warned that the area, just south of Des Moines, could see scattered hail up to 2 inches in diameter and wind gusts up to 70 mph. Scattered showers will be persistent ...

From a full-fledged water park to local spraygrounds, you're sure to find a pool near you in the Des Moines metro for the 2025 summer.

Hail poses the biggest threat. Some stronger wind gusts within thunderstorms can be expected as well, with consistent gusts 30+ mph throughout the day. The storms will likely impact the western ...

Council members emphasized the change would be a voluntary service and would be only one step in addressing homelessness in ...

Des Moines saw nearly 5 inches of rain over a 24-hour period lasting overnight. The storm caused flash flooding in some low areas, including several Des Moines trails. After the water rescinded ...

July 1 marks when Iowa law enforcement will begin distributing warnings for use of heandheld electronics while driving.