Residents of Iowa should prepare for another wet weekend as rain that began overnight is expected to linger into Saturday morning. The latest forecasts show scattered showers across the state this morning, with a light drizzle possible this evening for those with outdoor plans.
Current Conditions and Short‑Term Outlook
Morning skies remain cloudy with intermittent rain. Temperatures are holding steady in the low 50s to mid‑60s, and a gentle southeast breeze of 5‑10 mph is keeping the air cool. By the afternoon, the intensity of the rain should lessen, and coverage will become more spotty, though a few lingering showers may still appear.
Tonight, a more steady rain is likely to develop, bringing lows near 60°F. Winds will shift to the east‑southeast at 10‑15 mph. The rain is expected to continue through the early hours of Saturday.
Weekend Forecast
Saturday will start with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. As the day progresses, storms should become more isolated, and while the rain won’t cease entirely, it will become intermittent. Evening showers may persist, but the overall coverage will be lighter than earlier in the week.
Sunday and Monday are projected to be drier, offering a brief respite from the wet pattern. However, another system is slated to move into the region on Tuesday, bringing renewed chances for rain and thunderstorms. Models indicate that rain could extend into Wednesday, but cooler temperatures later in the week should help dry conditions return.
How to Stay Informed
For real‑time updates, Iowa residents can monitor KCCI’s skycam network, which provides live aerial views from more than 25 locations across the state. Checking the skycams can help you gauge local conditions before heading out.
Below is a concise forecast summary:
- Today: Cloudy with occasional rain showers. High near 64°F. Southeast winds 10‑15 mph.
- Tonight: Steady rain possible. Low near 60°F. East‑southeast winds 10‑15 mph.
- Saturday: Scattered showers and isolated storms. High 65°F. Southeast winds 10‑20 mph, gusts up to 25 mph.
- Saturday Night: Spotty rain continues. Low 58°F. East‑southeast winds 10‑15 mph.
- Sunday & Monday: Drier conditions expected.
- Tuesday‑Wednesday: New system brings additional rain and storm chances.
Residents are encouraged to plan outdoor activities with the possibility of rain in mind and to stay updated through local weather alerts and the KCCI skycam page.
Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.
