Des Moines, Iowa – Drivers in central Iowa should plan for wet roads and potential delays Tuesday afternoon as a 60% chance of rain moves into Des Moines by 1 p.m., impacting key routes including I-235 and I-80.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday’s rain chance grows steadily after noon, with cloudy skies and a high near 64°F. Winds from the northeast around 8 mph may contribute to slower travel on exposed roads. Rain amounts should remain light, with less than a tenth of an inch expected. Thunderstorm chances linger into Wednesday morning.
The brief storm window will close by mid-morning Wednesday. After 10 a.m., sunshine returns with a high near 68°F. A 20% chance of lingering showers could persist early but shouldn’t significantly disrupt midweek plans. Wednesday night dips into the low 50s under partly cloudy skies.
Looking ahead, summer-like conditions settle in by Thursday. Mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 70s dominate the end of the week. Friday and Saturday continue the warm-up with highs near 79°F and 84°F respectively—perfect for outdoor activities, especially with no rain in the extended forecast.
5-Day Des Moines Forecast Highlights:
- Tuesday: Showers likely (60%) after 1 p.m., high 64°F
- Wednesday: Slight chance of morning storms, then sunny, high 68°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of showers, high 73°F
- Friday: Sunny, high 79°F
- Saturday: Sunny, high 84°F
