Des Moines, Iowa – Residents across Iowa will see a mix of fog, scattered showers, and storms into early next week, with the potential for stronger storms in some areas. Tonight brings partly cloudy skies with fog likely to develop in low-lying areas, especially across southeastern Iowa.
According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, showers and storms will linger in the southeast tonight while additional storm development is expected Sunday afternoon across both the northwest and southeast. A few storms could become strong, mainly in the northwest.
Drivers in central and eastern Iowa should prepare for patchy fog overnight, which could reduce visibility during early morning travel hours. By Sunday, partly sunny skies will give way to scattered thunderstorms, with highs ranging from the mid-70s to near 80 degrees.
Storm chances continue into Monday and Tuesday, particularly across northern and eastern counties. Forecasters say highs will remain in the mid-70s to low 80s before a cooling trend settles in by midweek. Residents are urged to monitor updates and avoid travel during periods of heavy rain or reduced visibility.
Warnings for scattered storms remain in place through Wednesday morning.
