Des Moines, Iowa – Stormy skies could interrupt Thursday afternoon plans across central Iowa, with scattered thunderstorms possible after 3 p.m. and highs near 89°F.
According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms rolls in Thursday afternoon and may last through the evening. Winds will stay light out of the south at 6 to 9 mph, but any storms could bring brief downpours and lightning, especially during peak evening travel.
Des Moines residents, particularly those traveling along I-235 and surrounding arterial routes, should plan for slower commutes and possible slick roads. Rainfall totals are expected to remain under a tenth of an inch, but localized downpours could temporarily reduce visibility. If thunder roars, head indoors.
Looking beyond Thursday, Friday brings another round of storms after 1 p.m., with temperatures holding near 87°F. Friday night could see lingering showers before skies begin to clear for a dry, sunny weekend.
Saturday and Sunday offer a reprieve: mostly sunny skies, highs in the low-to-mid 80s, and only minor storm chances Sunday night. Another wave of showers and thunderstorms is possible by Monday afternoon and Tuesday, with rain chances hovering at 40 percent both days.
Five-Day Forecast for Des Moines (June 11–16):
- Wednesday (Today): Sunny, high near 93°F
- Thursday: 30% chance of storms after 3 p.m., high near 89°F
- Friday: Storms likely after 1 p.m., high 87°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 83°F
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 84°F; 30% rain chance at night
- Monday: Showers and storms possible, high 87°F
