Des Moines drivers may face slick roads Tuesday morning as scattered thunderstorms move across central Iowa before conditions improve by midweek. Residents are urged to use caution on I-35 and I-80 during the morning commute as brief downpours reduce visibility and create patchy slick spots.
According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, showers and storms could linger into the afternoon and evening, though severe weather is not expected. Winds will gust near 18 mph, and rainfall may be heavy at times. Travelers should allow extra time and remain alert to sudden changes in road conditions.
By Wednesday, skies will clear and temperatures will climb into the mid-80s under abundant sunshine. A stretch of calm, late-summer weather is expected through the weekend, with highs peaking in the low 90s by Friday. Evening lows will remain mild, staying in the 60s across much of central Iowa.
City residents can expect sunny skies on Thursday and Friday, with only a slight chance of showers returning Sunday. The week’s warm, dry conditions will provide a break from stormy weather, but residents should stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activity during the afternoon heat.
The National Weather Service notes no additional hazards are expected beyond Tuesday’s storms. Rainfall reports, however, remain helpful for tracking localized impacts. More updates may follow if storm coverage increases.
Five-Day Forecast for Des Moines, Iowa
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 85. Low around 61.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 89. Low around 67.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 91. Low around 72.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 93. Low around 69.
- Sunday: 30% chance of showers, high near 89. Low around 66.
