Des Moines, Iowa – Thunderstorms will hammer central Iowa by mid-morning Tuesday, June 3, with up to an inch of rain falling before noon.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and possible thunderstorms will develop near Des Moines by 7 a.m. Tuesday. Rainfall could total up to one inch in some areas, with the heaviest downpours between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Winds may gust as high as 21 mph, posing a hazard on major routes like I-235 and Highway 69. Motorists are urged to slow down, use headlights in downpours, and avoid standing water.
Cities including Ankeny, Urbandale, and West Des Moines will likely see periods of intense rain and lightning. While no severe weather warnings are active yet, lightning and brief street flooding remain threats. South winds will gradually shift west by the evening, ushering in cooler, drier air by Wednesday.
Des Moines dries out Tuesday night with partly cloudy skies and a low near 55°F. Wednesday brings a sunny and seasonable day with highs around 75°F—ideal summer weather for early June.
Looking ahead, more scattered rain chances return Thursday and Friday, with storm activity increasing again by Saturday.
🌤️ Five-Day Des Moines Summer Weather Outlook (June 3–7):
- Tuesday (June 3): Thunderstorms likely, 100% chance of rain. High 71°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High 75°F.
- Thursday: 40% chance of showers. Cloudy, high 76°F.
- Friday: Partly cloudy with isolated evening showers. High 77°F.
- Saturday: Scattered storms possible (30–40% chance). High near 80°F.
