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Some Clouds, but Not Much Rain

Today's Forecast

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  • 77°
  • 52°

Wednesday was a beauty with lots of sunshine, light winds and just a few clouds.  Well, the only thing that going to change going into Thursday would be more clouds in our sky.  However, it looks like our rain chances are pretty skimpy through most of the day Thursday with a fairly dry wind from the ESE most of the day.  Look for maybe an isolated shower possible especially for western and southern counties though.

Friday will bring a better chance for some rain early in the day and again later after 8 PM for central Iowa.  The morning showers will be associated with some warmer, more moist air returning from the south while the later chance will be a cool front passing through closer to midnight here.  But ahead of this front will be a line of showers and storms.  Some of these could get heavier mainly south and east of the Metro

The good news is that the rain and clouds will be moving out pretty quickly, so I expect a good deal of sunshine Saturday in all of Iowa.  Temperatures will be in the 60s for most of the morning hours and in the 70s most of the afternoon with NW breeze about 7-12 mph.  That sounds perfect for watching the big game in Iowa City or anywhere in central Iowa!

Have a good one!

ABC5 Chief Meteorologist Brad Edwards

7-Day Forecast: Des Moines

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 77°
  • 52°

Lots of Sun, Clouds Return Later

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 75°
  • 58°

Mainly Cloudy, Iso. Showers Poss. (South)

Friday
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  • 75°
  • 62°

AM Showers Poss.

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 79°
  • 63°

T-Showers Depart, Skies Clear

Sunday
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  • 81°
  • 58°

Lots of Sun, Another Great Day

Monday
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  • 78°
  • 60°

Partly Sunny, T-Storm Sandwich

Tuesday
Tuesday's Forecast Image
  • 74°
  • 58°

Morning T-Showers, Clearing Skies

Currently in Des Moines as of

  • 75° (Feels like 77°)
  • Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: SE @ 8 mph
  • Barometer: 30.08 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:48
  • Sunset: 19:36
  • Humidity: 48%
  • Visibility: 10.00 mi.

Currently in Ames as of

  • 74° (Feels like 74°)
  • Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: ESE @ 5 mph
  • Barometer: 30.08 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:47
  • Sunset: 19:36
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Visibility: 10.00 mi.

Currently in Fort Dodge as of

  • 70° (Feels like 70°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: ESE @ 3 mph
  • Barometer: 30.06 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:49
  • Sunset: 19:39
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Visibility: 10.00 mi.

Currently in Ottumwa as of

  • 73° (Feels like 73°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: CM @ 0 mph
  • Barometer: 30.09 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:43
  • Sunset: 19:31
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Visibility: 10.00 mi.

Currently in Lamoni as of

  • 76° (Feels like 78°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: ESE @ 5 mph
  • Barometer: 30.07 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:49
  • Sunset: 19:36
  • Humidity: 47%
  • Visibility: 10.00 mi.

Currently in Marshalltown as of

  • 72° (Feels like 72°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: CM @ 0 mph
  • Barometer: 30.09 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:44
  • Sunset: 19:33
  • Humidity: 41%
  • Visibility: 10.00 mi.

Currently in Creston as of

  • 70° (Feels like 70°)
  • Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: ESE @ 8 mph
  • Barometer: 30.06 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:51
  • Sunset: 19:38
  • Humidity: 40%
  • Visibility: 10.00 mi.

Regional Conditions

Des Moines
75°
Ames
74°
Fort Dodge
70°
Ottumwa
73°
Lamoni
76°
Marshalltown
72°
Creston
70°

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