Des Moines, IA – Strong winds and possible thunderstorms are expected to rattle Iowa early Wednesday, with Des Moines facing peak impacts before sunrise.
A line of showers and thunderstorms will likely move through central Iowa overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, arriving between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. Some storms could bring heavy rainfall, with gusts up to 31 mph. Motorists along I-235 and other Des Moines corridors should use caution during early commutes.
According to the National Weather Service, southeast winds will increase overnight Tuesday, reaching 13 to 21 mph, with gusts peaking early Wednesday. Rain totals may exceed three-quarters of an inch in areas hit hardest by storms.
By midday Wednesday, conditions will improve. Skies will begin clearing by late afternoon, with a high near 65°F. Winds will shift west at 11 to 16 mph.
Thursday brings partly sunny skies and mild temperatures with a high near 56°F. Winds remain calm. By Friday, light showers return with a 40% chance of precipitation. Highs will stay near 58°F.
The weekend outlook remains mostly dry. Saturday sees a 20% chance of rain and highs in the mid-50s, while Sunday and Monday bring clear skies and temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s.
