Regional Weather Summary
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
415 AWUS83 KDMX 170836 RWSDMX IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086- 092>097-171245- Weather Summary for Iowa National Weather Service Des Moines IA 336 AM CDT Tue Sep 17 2024 Today: Dry conditions remained across most of the state early this morning, outside of a line of weak showers and storms moving into far northwest Iowa and southern Minnesota. Upper level clouds were streaming across the western half of the state, with overnight temperatures as of 3am in the mid 60s to low 70s. Winds were light from the southeast across the region. While dry weather is largely expected to continue for most areas today, lingering weak shower and storm activity over portions of western Iowa are possible throughout this morning. Otherwise, highs in the mid to upper 80s are expected, with partly sunny skies. Winds are expected to increase out of the south/southeast later this morning through the afternoon, especially over northern Iowa, with gusts up to 20-25 mph and isolated to 30 mph expected. Tonight and beyond: Dry conditions are expected tonight, with mostly clear skies, decreasing winds and overnight lows falling into the 60s. The rest of the week will see gradually increasing precipitation trends as multiple waves move into the region. Showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday, with a few strong storms possible over western Iowa, before the coverage becomes more widespread Thursday with an increased severe potential mainly over northern Iowa. On and off showers and storms look to continue through the weekend, though will see cooler temperatures return, especially Sunday with highs in the 70s. $$