Des Moines, Iowa – Central Iowa will enjoy a stretch of clear, sunny weather through the weekend before rain and thunderstorms return early next week. Highs will climb into the low 70s Sunday, making for ideal late-summer conditions across Polk County and beyond.
According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, skies will remain mostly clear overnight with lows near 45. Saturday brings sunshine and light northwest winds, with highs near 68. Sunday will be slightly warmer, topping out around 72, before clouds begin to build Monday.
The first chance for showers arrives late Monday night into Tuesday morning, with thunderstorms possible across central Iowa. Rain chances stand at 50 percent Monday night and 20 percent Tuesday morning. The storm risk could impact the Tuesday morning commute along Interstates 35 and 80, though forecasters note many areas will remain dry.
Residents are advised to keep an eye on changing conditions early next week and secure outdoor plans as storms approach. Sunshine and warmer temperatures are expected to return by midweek, with highs reaching the mid-80s.
Five Day Forecast for Des Moines, Iowa
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 68. Low 44.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 72. Low 63.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 80. Storm chances after midnight. Low 63.
- Tuesday: Chance of morning storms, partly sunny, high near 83. Low 62.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 87. Low 63.
