Regional Weather Summary
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
817 AWUS83 KDMX 070843 RWSDMX IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086- 092>097-071500- Weather Summary for Iowa National Weather Service Des Moines IA 343 AM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024 Today: Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms continued to drift across portions of southern and eastern Iowa early this morning where skies were mostly cloudy. Farther northwest it was dry with mostly clear skies. Temperatures heading toward daybreak varied from the upper 50s or lower 60s northwest to around 70 degrees south. Winds were generally south at 5 to 10 mph, but a bit stronger and more variable near showers and storms. These trends should continue through the morning for the most part with continued chances for showers and a few storms south and east but dry conditions and some sunshine northwest. Temperatures should be in the 70s in most locations by late morning. Clouds and the chances for showers and storms will expand over much of the state by afternoon however, with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Tonight and beyond: The chances for showers and storms will linger across much of Iowa and states to the south and east this evening. A few strong storms with wind and small hail are possible. Lows across the Midwest tonight should vary from the upper 50s northwest to upper 60s southeast. Chances for showers and a few storms will linger across the Mississippi Valley Monday as well, with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. The outlook for later in the week calls for only spotty chances for showers and storms with seasonal heat and humidity. Highs should mainly be in the 80s. $$ Small