Regional Weather Summary
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
668 AWUS83 KDMX 110858 RWSDMX IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086- 092>097-111300- Weather Summary for Iowa National Weather Service Des Moines IA 358 AM CDT Tue Jun 11 2024 Today: A quiet start to the day, with early morning temperatures in the mid 50s to low 60s, along with light winds out of the southeast under partly to mostly cloudy skies. A frontal boundary currently over western Iowa will continue to bring the chance for light rain and a possible weak storm or two this morning into the early afternoon. Some additional development of showers and storms are possible over northeastern Iowa late this afternoon to early evening, with the potential for a strong to severe storm or two. The main hazards would be gusty winds and hail. Highs today are expected to warm with values through the 80s, along with slightly breezy southwest winds gusting to 20-25 mph. Tonight and beyond: Skies turn mostly clear tonight, with winds turning light and overnight lows falling into the upper 50s to mid 60s. Dry conditions are expected into the afternoon Wednesday, before a front dropping into the state brings the next chance for showers and storms into Wednesday evening through early Thursday. Strong to severe storms are possible, especially over northern Iowa, with gusty winds and hail the main threats, though a tornado or two cannot be ruled out. This active period is expected to continue Thursday, with additional strong to severe storms possible in southern to eastern Iowa in the afternoon to evening. Dry conditions return Friday before more chances for showers and storms return this weekend. Temperatures will be very warm at times throughout the week, with highs generally in the 80s to mid 90s. $$