####018000923#### AWUS83 KBIS 020830 RWSBIS NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-021630- Regional Weather Forecast National Weather Service Bismarck ND 330 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024 /230 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024/ Showers and isolated thunderstorms will continue expanding across the region through the day today. Lows this morning will range from the lower 30s in eastern Montana to the upper 40s in southern Minnesota. The end of the work week will bring seasonably cool temperatures. Daytime highs will be mostly in the 50s, with some lower 60s, and overnight lows in the 30s and 40s. Daily chances for showers will remain in the forecast through Friday. Look for a warming trend through the weekend with highs in the 50s north to 60s south on Saturday, and 70s across much of the region on Sunday. Expect a few hit and miss showers this weekend but most will remain dry. $$ ####018001576#### AWUS83 KDMX 020830 RWSDMX IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086- 092>097-021230- Weather Summary for Iowa National Weather Service Des Moines IA 330 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024 Today: Showers and thunderstorms have become more numerous overnight. While the threat of severe weather has been low, some of the more intense storms have produced frequent lightning and heavy downpours. Temperatures are generally in the upper 40s and 50s with easterly winds. A large complex of showers and storms will push into the state from the west this morning, leading to a period of more widespread moderate to heavy rainfall. The western half of the state should begin to dry out this afternoon, while showers and thunderstorms continue further east. A few of these storms may become strong to severe, but widespread severe weather is unlikely. Rainfall amounts across the state will range from 1 to 2 inches with locally higher amounts before all the precipitation exits this evening into tonight. Highs today will be in the 60s to low 70s. Tonight and beyond: Conditions dry out for Friday with pleasant spring conditions in store with highs in the low to mid 70s and mostly sunny skies. Chances for showers and storms return Saturday and once again early next week. The severe weather threat appears low at this time, but will be further evaluated in the coming days. Highs through the weekend into early next week will range from the mid 60s to upper 70s. $$