| NWS Forecast for: Polk County Issued by: National Weather Service Des Moines, IA Last Update: 613 AM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026 | |
Today: Sunny this morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs around 80. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming west this afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent. Tonight: Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 60. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent. Saturday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 60. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Sunday: Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent. Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Wednesday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Wednesday Night: Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Thursday: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent. | |
| Zone Forecast: Polk County | |
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