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Weather Summary for Iowa

National Weather Service Des Moines IA

427 AM CDT Mon May 6 2024



Today: 



It has been another quiet night across the region. Temperatures have

eased into the upper 40s to mid 50s, skies are partly cloudy, and 

winds are from the southeast at less than 10 mph. The winds will

increase later this morning and reach speeds of 15 to 25 mph this

afternoon, with higher gusts. Meanwhile, temperatures will rise to

afternoon highs in the low to mid 70s.



Tonight and beyond: 



Thunderstorms are expected to move from Nebraska into Iowa this

evening, then cross the state tonight before reaching the Mississippi

River during the early morning hours Tuesday. There is a risk of

severe thunderstorms and heavy rain over about the western and

southwestern half of Iowa from this evening into tonight. The primary

threat will be damaging wind gusts, but a few tornadoes are also

possible along with localized flooding.



Additional thunderstorm chances are forecast on Wednesday and

Thursday, but any severe weather threat will be lower during that

time. Seasonal temperatures will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday,

with daily highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s, then Thursday will be a

bit cooler with highs only in the low to mid 60s.



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