Des Moines, IA – Spring temperatures are heating up in Iowa, but so is the chance for rain, wind, and midweek storms across Des Moines. After a mostly sunny Tuesday, rain returns late Wednesday and could bring thunderstorms along major roadways, including I-235, into Thursday night.
According to the National Weather Service, Des Moines will stay dry through most of Wednesday before a 30 percent chance of rain arrives after midnight. That risk jumps Thursday with a 40 percent chance of showers and storms, particularly in the evening. Friday turns unseasonably warm, with highs reaching 80°F before another rain system pushes through Saturday.
Wind speeds will increase midweek, reaching up to 11 mph on Tuesday and remaining breezy through Friday. Thursday night thunderstorms may affect travel, especially during the evening commute. Drivers should monitor road conditions and avoid flooded routes if rain intensifies.
By the weekend, Saturday is likely to bring steady rain, with a 70 percent chance of precipitation. Highs will drop to the low 60s before cooling further Sunday into the 50s.
Looking ahead to early next week, temperatures dip again, with Monday’s high near 49°F and lows in the low 30s. With weather conditions fluctuating, residents should stay alert and plan for shifting spring patterns.
