Des Moines, Iowa – Summer heat is taking hold across Central Iowa, with temperatures climbing into the low to mid-90s through Friday before thunderstorms make a return late Saturday. Des Moines residents should prepare for sweltering conditions with limited relief until the weekend brings a potential cooldown.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday through Friday will be mostly sunny and dry, with highs steadily rising from the upper 80s to the low 90s. Humidity will increase by midweek, pushing heat indices into uncomfortable territory. Winds will stay light and out of the south, doing little to offset the heat.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 82°F. Winds southeast at 5–8 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny and hotter, reaching 88°F. Slight chance of storms after midnight.
Thursday: Dry with a high near 90°F under mostly sunny skies.
Friday: Peak heat expected, with a high near 93°F. Stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity.
Saturday: 30% chance of storms early, building to 60% by evening. High near 88°F. Overnight rain could be heavy.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue into Sunday, with another round of possible storms Sunday night. Rainfall totals could be significant if storms persist, especially Saturday night. More updates and potential advisories may be issued as the weekend approaches.
