Des Moines is waking up to a gray, damp Thursday, with cloudy skies, a chance of drizzle and temperatures hovering in the upper 40s. Northwest winds will make the morning feel sharper, with gusts reaching around 20 mph. The upside: the drizzle should fade before the afternoon settles into a mostly dry, if still chilly, routine.
Drizzle Fades As Thursday Winds Ease
The National Weather Service forecast calls for a high near 50 degrees Thursday, with temperatures slipping back toward the upper 40s later in the day. Spotty light showers and drizzle are possible, and drizzle should largely exit before 18Z.
Thursday night will remain mostly cloudy, with a low around 39 and lighter north winds. No watches or warnings are in effect for the Des Moines area.
Cool Friday, Then A Noticeable Warmup
Friday is expected to remain mostly cloudy and generally cool, followed by a colder Friday night with temperatures dropping to around 30. Saturday should turn mostly sunny and milder, reaching about 54 degrees, while Sunday is expected to be sunny with a high near 60.
The warmest stretch arrives early next week, with sunny skies and highs near 67 on Monday and 64 on Tuesday, giving central Iowa several days of comfortable outdoor weather after Thursday's damp start.
