Residents of Iowa can expect the lingering summer heat to hold steady through the workweek, with only a brief respite over the weekend. Early this morning a patch of dense fog moved through parts of western Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri, and some isolated fog pockets appeared deeper in the state. The fog is expected to clear by mid‑morning, revealing clear skies and warm temperatures.
Mid‑week outlook
Today’s high will reach the low to mid‑80s, feeling like the mid‑to‑upper 80s due to modest humidity. A few isolated thunderstorms could develop after sunset in northern Iowa, but they are not expected to be long‑lasting. Friday will be the warmest day of the week, with highs in the mid‑80s and feels‑like temperatures approaching 90°F. Slightly higher humidity will accompany the heat, and isolated showers or brief thunderstorms may appear early in the day before giving way to sunny skies.
Weekend forecast
Saturday brings a modest cooling trend, with highs expected in the low 80s. Sunday will see further cooling, with temperatures in the upper 70s. The weekend should remain mostly dry, allowing families and students to enjoy outdoor activities as the new school week begins.
Looking ahead
As the workweek resumes on Monday, temperatures will climb back into the upper 70s, and the 80s will return by Tuesday. The chance of showers and thunderstorms remains low, with only a slight possibility of isolated storms later in the week.
Detailed daily breakdown
- Today: Mostly sunny after morning clouds. High 83°F. Winds from the SSE at 5‑10 mph.
- Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low 66°F. Winds from the SSW at 5‑10 mph.
- Tomorrow: Plenty of sunshine with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible in the morning. High 86°F. Winds from the west at 5‑10 mph.
- Tomorrow night: A few clouds. Low 65°F. Winds from the NNW at 5‑10 mph.
Overall, Iowans can anticipate a warm, mostly dry stretch through the end of the week, with a brief cooling period over the weekend that should make the start of the school year more comfortable.
Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.
