Des Moines woke Tuesday under cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-60s, but the calm-looking start will not last. Showers and thunderstorms are expected at several points through the day, with temperatures reaching near 67 degrees before falling into the low 60s during the afternoon.
Thunderstorms Could Bookend Tuesday
The National Weather Service in Des Moines expects storms early Tuesday, a relative lull during the middle of the morning, and another round of showers and thunderstorms by late afternoon. The daytime rain chance is 100%, with winds near 10 mph shifting from the southwest toward the northwest as the system moves through, according to the National Weather Service.
Storms could continue into Tuesday evening, when the temperature will fall toward the upper 40s and wind gusts may reach 20 mph. Forecasters say the overall severe-weather risk is low, but there is a small chance of brief tornadoes, mainly across southern Iowa, so residents should stay alert as the afternoon storms develop.
Midweek Turns Cooler And Gray
Wednesday will bring a sharp change, with mostly cloudy skies, a slight chance of rain before 9 a.m., and a high near 55 degrees. Gusts could reach 22 mph, while Wednesday night will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 45.
Thursday looks similarly gray, with a slight chance of rain showers and another high near 55 degrees. The forecast then dries out Friday, which should be partly sunny with a high near 54.
Weekend Warmup Arrives Slowly
Temperatures should recover gradually over the weekend, reaching near 57 degrees Saturday and 59 Sunday under partly sunny to mostly sunny skies. Monday currently looks like the warmest day in the extended forecast, with sunshine and a high near 63.
For Tuesday plans, keep rain gear nearby and allow extra time for changing road conditions during the morning and late afternoon storm windows. The calmer, drier stretch arrives Friday and continues into early next week.
