Regional Weather Summary
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
276 AWUS83 KDMX 020830 RWSDMX IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086- 092>097-021230- Weather Summary for Iowa National Weather Service Des Moines IA 330 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024 Today: Showers and thunderstorms have become more numerous overnight. While the threat of severe weather has been low, some of the more intense storms have produced frequent lightning and heavy downpours. Temperatures are generally in the upper 40s and 50s with easterly winds. A large complex of showers and storms will push into the state from the west this morning, leading to a period of more widespread moderate to heavy rainfall. The western half of the state should begin to dry out this afternoon, while showers and thunderstorms continue further east. A few of these storms may become strong to severe, but widespread severe weather is unlikely. Rainfall amounts across the state will range from 1 to 2 inches with locally higher amounts before all the precipitation exits this evening into tonight. Highs today will be in the 60s to low 70s. Tonight and beyond: Conditions dry out for Friday with pleasant spring conditions in store with highs in the low to mid 70s and mostly sunny skies. Chances for showers and storms return Saturday and once again early next week. The severe weather threat appears low at this time, but will be further evaluated in the coming days. Highs through the weekend into early next week will range from the mid 60s to upper 70s. $$