Regional Weather Summary
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
356 AWUS83 KDMX 210947 RWSDMX IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086- 092>097-211400- Weather Summary for Iowa National Weather Service Des Moines IA 447 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024 Today: An active period of weather continues this morning as a line of showers and thunderstorms continues to move eastward across northwest and north central Iowa. These storms will continue moving to the east and may produce locally heavy rainfall. Elsewhere, calmer weather prevails this morning with light winds from the south southeast. Shower and thunderstorm chances continue for this afternoon, especially across the northern half of the state. Repeated rounds of rainfall may result in flooding concerns and rises in area rivers and creeks. A Flood Watch is in effect for Iowa`s northernmost counties until 1 pm Saturday. Severe weather is also possible with these storms. High temperatures for today will be in the low 80s north to low 90s across the far south. Tonight and beyond: Showers and storms continue for tonight into Saturday morning. Continued rainfall across the north may worsen any potential flood impacts. Strong to severe storms will also be possible later Saturday afternoon and evening as a frontal boundary slides through the state. Temperatures will continue to warm for the first half of next week with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Heat indices may reach 100F across the south. $$ Castillo