Regional Weather Summary
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
170 AWUS83 KDMX 160842 RWSDMX IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086- 092>097-161245- Weather Summary for Iowa National Weather Service Des Moines IA 342 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 Today: Scattered showers and storms have persisted through the overnight hours as a low pressure system crosses the region. A few storms have produced damaging wind gusts, but widespread strong to severe weather has not been observed. South winds have kept temperatures mild overnight with most locations in the mid 60s to mid 70s. Scattered storm activity will linger into the morning hours before conditions dry out and give way to a hot and humid afternoon. High temperatures push into the 90s and peak heat index values near or exceed 100 degrees. Additional storms are possible over portions of northern Iowa later this evening into tonight. A few of these storms may be strong to severe and capable of producing large hail and damaging winds in addition to locally heavy rainfall. Tonight and Beyond: Hot conditions continue through Tuesday with daily max heat index values in the 90s to near 100 in some areas. Periodic chances for storms remain through the week as the weather pattern is active over the region. The highest chances for storms in the state are focused over the middle of the week. Strong to severe storms and locally heavy rainfall are possible, although the extent of the threat remains uncertain at this time. $$