Sunday’s forecast for Des Moines is mild but mostly cloudy, with fog and mist early and temperatures in the mid-50s, according to the National Weather Service. The high is expected to reach near 67 degrees. Rain chances rise after 9 p.m., ahead of a wetter forecast for Monday.
A Mild Sunday Gives Way To Nighttime Showers
Sunday should stay mostly dry despite the thick cloud cover, with light east-southeast winds between 3 and 7 mph. Rain chances increase after 9 p.m., when showers could develop under cloudy skies and southeast winds may gust up to 22 mph.
The current outlook differs from the earlier Hoodline forecast, which described Sunday as the weekend’s cleaner weather window. The National Weather Service now forecasts a greater chance of rain beginning Sunday night and continuing into Monday.
Monday Brings Thunderstorms And Stronger Winds
Showers and thunderstorms are expected Monday, November 2, with an 80% chance of precipitation and a high near 70 degrees. South-southeast winds will run 14 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching 31 mph, so loose outdoor items and exposed travel routes may need extra attention.
Forecasters are watching for a marginal severe-weather risk Monday afternoon, with isolated damaging winds among the main concerns. Rain becomes more persistent Monday night, when thunderstorms remain likely and rainfall could total three-quarters of an inch to 1 inch.
Guidance During Heavy Rain
As general guidance—not a forecast of flooding for this event—the City of Des Moines Flood Information Center advises residents to monitor radio or TV for possible flood warnings during heavy rainfall.
Wet Pattern Lingers Into Midweek
Tuesday stays unsettled, with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high near 69 degrees. Rain chances continue into Wednesday, although temperatures cool to around 61 and some partial sunshine may return.
There are currently no watches, warnings or advisories listed for the Des Moines area. Drier weather becomes more likely late in the week, with mostly cloudy skies Thursday, partly sunny conditions Friday and a Saturday high near 63 degrees.
