Des Moines is starting Tuesday under a gray sky, but the day will stay unusually mild for late October. Temperatures near 61 degrees early will climb to about 70 this afternoon, with a chance of an isolated shower in the afternoon. The bigger weather shift arrives Wednesday night, when thunderstorms return to central Iowa.
According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, Tuesday’s precipitation probabilities are at or below 30%, with the afternoon offering the more favorable window for an isolated shower. Skies should remain mostly cloudy through the afternoon, with a south wind near 7 mph and no watches or warnings in effect.
Wednesday Brings The Week’s Warmest Weather
Wednesday looks warmer, with temperatures in the 70s statewide and upper 70s in southern Iowa. Showers and thunderstorms are expected after 7 p.m., and forecasters say a few strong storms are possible, with an isolated severe storm not completely ruled out.
Rain Chances Build Into Halloween Weekend
Any overnight storms should clear before sunrise Thursday, bringing a short dry period. The forecast turns wetter again Friday, when showers and thunderstorms are likely during the day and night. Saturday’s Halloween forecast calls for more rain showers, cloudy skies and a high near 68, so outdoor plans may need a weather backup.
Brief Break Sunday Before More Storms
Sunday may bring drier conditions late in the weekend. More unsettled weather is expected Monday.
For Des Moines, the pattern stays warmer than usual but increasingly active through early next week. A light jacket should handle Tuesday, while an umbrella and flexible plans will be more useful from Wednesday night through the Halloween weekend.
