Regional Weather Summary
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
868 AWUS83 KDMX 210806 RWSDMX IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086- 092>097-211215- Weather Summary for Iowa National Weather Service Des Moines IA 306 AM CDT Sat Sep 21 2024 Today: Quiet conditions have held a firm grip over the state for much of the overnight hours under mostly clear skies. Temperatures remain mild in the 60s to low 70s, which is 5 to 10 degrees or more above average lows for this time of year. The calm conditions will not last long with showers and storms expected over the state today. Isolated to scattered activity is likely early in the day, followed by more widespread thunderstorm development along a sagging cold front by late this afternoon and evening. A few storms could be strong to capable, capable of producing hail and gusty winds. Tonight and Beyond: Showers and storms continue tonight and into Sunday, especially over the central and southern tiers of the state. Temperatures will also cool off considerably with highs Sunday only in the 60s. Some shower activity may linger into Monday, but the forecast dries out for the remainder of the week. Temperatures gradually rebound a bit with highs back into the low to mid 70s by mid-week, which is near our current average as we turn the page into the fall season. $$