Regional Weather Summary
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
055 AWUS83 KDMX 300846 RWSDMX IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086- 092>097-301515- Weather Summary for Iowa National Weather Service Des Moines IA 346 AM CDT Mon Sep 30 2024 Today: It was another early morning with warm temperatures and clear skies across Iowa. Winds were light from the southeast heading toward daybreak with temperatures in the 50s or lower 60s. Full sunshine is anticipated again today with warm temperatures. Readings should be rising through the 70s by late morning, heading toward afternoon highs in the 80s. Gusty winds of 20 to 30 mph can be expected northwest, initially from the southwest but becoming northwest by late afternoon or early evening. These warm temperatures, low humidities, gusty winds, and drying crops and grasses will result in elevated fire weather conditions northwest by afternoon. Tonight and beyond: Skies will be clear to partly cloudy tonight with brisk winds tonight as cooler air works its way through the region. Lows should be in the 40s northwest to around 60 southeast tonight, with highs Tuesday only in the middle 60s to lower 70s. Gusty southwest winds will bring a bit warmer temperatures again Wednesday, with highs in the 70s and gusts as high as 25 to 35 mph north. The warming temperatures, breezy conditions, and low humidities will also result in elevated fire weather conditions from central Iowa into Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Winds should subside somewhat to end the week, but it should remain dry and mild through the weekend with highs often in the 70s or lower 80s. $$ Small