Iowa Weather Forecast
Dry and seasonal conditions are expected through mid-week, then rain and thunderstorm chances return to central Iowa late Thursday into Friday. Storms are first expected over western Iowa late Thursday, then track eastward across central Iowa Thursday night into Friday. The environment will support efficient rainfall with these storms. A few storms could also be severe, mainly over western Iowa. Mild temperatures will accompany the passage of this system, keeping highs in the low 80s Friday through Sunday.
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