Des Moines, IA – Iowa residents will enjoy mild spring temperatures through midweek before gusty winds and thunderstorms arrive Friday into Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service, Wednesday will be mostly sunny with highs near 67°F in Des Moines. Winds from the east at 3-5 mph will keep conditions calm before temperatures climb into the mid-70s by Thursday. However, by late Friday, a large system will move in, bringing a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, some of which could be strong.
By Friday night, precipitation chances jump to 90%, with breezy conditions and overnight lows dropping to 40°F. Strong wind gusts and potential thunderstorms could impact travel on I-80 and I-35, especially in central and eastern Iowa. Residents should prepare for rapidly changing conditions and stay updated on weather alerts.
The weekend will bring cooler air, with highs near 51°F on Saturday and a low of 27°F overnight. Sunday remains partly sunny, but temperatures will struggle to reach 47°F, a noticeable drop from the warmth earlier in the week.
Looking ahead, early next week brings a return to seasonable temperatures with mostly sunny skies. Stay weather-aware and monitor forecasts for potential storm developments heading into the weekend.
