Carter Lake, Iowa – A humid shift is coming to western Iowa as storms move into the Carter Lake area by mid-afternoon Thursday, July 17th, bringing rain chances and possible thunder through the weekend. Drivers along I-29 and I-80 should prepare for slick roads and sudden downpours.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 3 p.m. Thursday, with highs near 77°F and winds shifting from the north around 7 mph. Conditions will remain unsettled into Friday, with higher chances (60%) of storms during the day, especially after 1 p.m. Expect humidity to rise as winds turn from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Localized rainfall could make for slow commutes and delays Friday morning and evening. Outdoor events and weekend travel plans may need backup options, especially as storm chances continue into Saturday.
Here’s how the five-day summer pattern shapes up:
Thursday, July 17:
Partly sunny early, then storms possible after 3 p.m. High near 77°F. Winds N 7 mph.
Friday:
Showers likely after 1 p.m., with a high of 83°F. Winds SE 5–10 mph. Rain could intensify during the evening commute.
Saturday:
Storms remain in play early, especially before 7 a.m. High of 88°F. Light SE winds.
Sunday:
Drier trend. Partly sunny, high near 92°F. Muggy and hot by afternoon.
Monday into Tuesday (July 22):
Mostly sunny Monday, high 92°F. Tuesday continues hot and dry. Overnight lows stay in the low 70s.
⚠️ Storm alerts and updated advisories may be issued later this week — check back for the latest updates before heading out.
