Carter Lake, Iowa – Thunderstorms may slam parts of western Iowa Thursday afternoon, with Carter Lake and surrounding areas facing downpours, lightning, and strong winds.
According to the National Weather Service, a line of showers and storms will likely form after 1 p.m. Thursday, bringing gusts up to 17 mph and isolated heavy rain. Carter Lake will see temperatures hit 88°F under partly sunny skies before storms develop.
Travelers along Interstate 29 near Carter Lake should prepare for brief visibility loss and ponding on roads. Rainfall amounts could top a quarter inch where storms hit hardest. Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, avoid flooded roads, and delay non-essential travel if storms intensify.
Thursday night stays humid with lows near 68°F. Rain chances taper off but isolated storms may linger before midnight.
Looking ahead, Friday brings relief with mostly sunny skies and highs around 91°F. Saturday will be even hotter, topping 95°F under mostly sunny conditions.
Expect continued humidity and summer heat through early next week, with more rain returning Monday. Temperatures remain in the upper 80s into Tuesday.
🗓 Five-Day Forecast: Carter Lake, IA
- Wednesday (Today): High 93°F, 50% chance of storms after 5 p.m., windy
- Thursday: High 88°F, storms likely after 1 p.m.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 91°F
- Saturday: Sunny, hot, high 95°F
- Sunday: Slight storm chance early, high near 93°F
