Friday’s forecast offers Iowa a picture‑perfect day, with mostly sunny skies and highs expected to reach the mid‑80s by early afternoon. Calm winds and clear skies from last night may produce a thin layer of fog early this morning, but rain is not anticipated.

Tonight’s cool down

Temperatures will dip into the upper 60s tonight, with partly cloudy conditions giving way to more cloud cover after midnight. Light southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph will keep the evening comfortable for outdoor activities.

Weekend outlook

The state’s active weather pattern will shift Saturday into a warmer, more humid regime. The northern half of Iowa has the best chance for isolated storms before noon, though the rest of the state should stay dry. By the afternoon, the entire region will warm into the upper 80s.

Sunday brings a further increase in heat and humidity, with highs climbing into the low 90s and “feels‑like” temperatures potentially reaching triple digits. Breezy conditions are expected, with gusts approaching 30 mph. While the majority of Sunday will remain dry, there is a low‑end chance of storms developing Sunday evening and continuing through Tuesday.

Looking ahead

Monday and Tuesday will continue the muggy trend, keeping temperatures in the low 90s. Residents should stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor work during peak heat hours, and keep an eye on any developing storm activity, especially in the northern counties.

Stay informed

KCCI’s network of more than 25 skycams provides real‑time aerial views of conditions across the state. Checking the skycam page is a useful way for Iowans to monitor changing weather patterns and plan their weekend activities accordingly.

For detailed hourly updates, radar imagery, and weather alerts, visit KCCI’s weather page. Preparing now can help families enjoy the beautiful Friday while staying safe as the heat and humidity rise later in the week.

Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.