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Iowa Weather: 60% Rain Chance Wednesday Night, Storms Possible
Des Moines, IA – Central Iowa residents can expect a mild but increasingly unsettled weather pattern this week, with temperatures climbing into the mid 70s before showers and possible thunderstorms ar
By Avery Collins · 2026-10-26T10:02:58.801Z
Des Moines, IA – Central Iowa residents can expect a mild but increasingly unsettled weather pattern this week, with temperatures climbing into the mid 70s before showers and possible thunderstorms arrive Wednesday night. Additional rain chances could affect Halloween weekend activities across the Des Moines metro area.
According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, Monday, October 26, will bring mostly cloudy skies and a high near 70 degrees. Northeast winds around 7 mph will shift toward the east southeast during the afternoon.
Monday night remains mostly cloudy, with temperatures falling to approximately 57 degrees.
Tuesday, October 27, brings another high near 70 degrees, although a 20% chance of showers develops after 2 p.m. South southwest winds should remain around 8 mph.
Tuesday night stays mostly cloudy, with lows near 57 degrees.
Wednesday, October 28, temperatures are expected to reach approximately 74 degrees, making it one of the warmest days of the week. A slight chance of showers remains before 1 p.m., with south winds of 6 to 11 mph and gusts reaching 18 mph.
The most significant rain opportunity arrives Wednesday night , when showers become likely and thunderstorms are also possible.
The National Weather Service places the precipitation probability at 60%, with rainfall amounts generally below one tenth of an inch, although thunderstorms could produce higher totals.
Thursday, October 29, brings improving conditions, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 74 degrees. However, another 40% chance of showers develops Thursday night.
Friday, October 30, remains partly sunny, with highs around 72 degrees and a 50% chance of showers.
Halloween on Saturday, October 31, could bring additional interruptions to outdoor activities, with mostly cloudy skies, highs near 70 degrees and a 50% chance of showers.
Saturday night carries a 40% rain chance, with lows around 54 degrees.
Sunday, November 1, currently looks mostly cloudy and drier, with highs near 69 degrees.
Residents across Des Moines and surrounding Polk County communities should monitor updated forecasts as midweek rainfall and Halloween weekend approach.