Des Moines, Iowa – Easter plans in Iowa could be soaked as Des Moines braces for a 90% chance of rain and thunderstorms Sunday through Monday night. Strong gusts up to 25 mph may hit during peak afternoon hours, making travel and outdoor gatherings hazardous.
According to the National Weather Service, showers will begin midday Sunday and intensify into the evening, with isolated thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m. Winds from the east will build through the afternoon, gusting above 20 mph. Rain will continue into Monday morning, with another round of storms likely Monday night. New rainfall totals may exceed an inch, raising concerns for water pooling on roads like I-235 and US-69.
Motorists should avoid low-lying areas and prepare for slick roadways through Tuesday. If traveling, especially across Polk or Warren Counties, allow extra time and remain weather-aware. Easter egg hunts or outdoor events should shift indoors by late Sunday morning.
By Tuesday, Des Moines will see a high near 75°F with lingering rain chances (50%). Rain persists through Friday, with daily afternoon showers and cloudy skies dominating the workweek.
🔎 5-Day Des Moines Weather Outlook:
- Sunday: Showers and storms (90%), high near 54°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny early, storms return late (30%), high 65°F
- Tuesday: Rain, storms possible (50%), high 75°F
- Wednesday: Cloudy, scattered showers (50%), high near 70°F
- Thursday: More rain chances (50%), breezy, high near 72°F
