After multiple rounds of storms over the past 24 hours, we are expecting more storms to develop across central Iowa in the coming days. Today, a ridge of high pressure remains over the Southern Plains, with numerous waves surrounding it stretching from Nebraska and the Dakotas to Iowa. Interactive Radar | Weather Alerts The next disturbance in our direction will develop west of the Missouri River tonight. This wave of energy should be able to spark more storms overnight and move across Iowa before dawn Wednesday. However, we cannot predict further details. In this type of weather pattern, there is enough fuel to cause severe storms, but few obvious triggers to cause them. Any slight fluctuation in the upper atmosphere can form thunderstorms, making it impractical to predict the exact time or location. As of now, much of western/central Iowa is at risk for severe Category 3 and Category 5 storms Wednesday night, with damaging winds being the biggest threat. Western Iowa. Ahead of that boundary, a string of storms appears to be forming and rolling into central Iowa after 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday still looks like it will be hot. Highs will likely be around 90 degrees, with enough humidity needed to push the feeling temperature to 100-110 degrees. The worst of the heat wave broke out after Wednesday night's storms, but temperatures will remain around/above average through the coming weekend. The heat resistance index is as high as 105F. Storms are possible during the day and possibly Tuesday night. High 95F. Wind southeast 5 to 10 mph. Wind gusts as high as 15 mph. Low 74F. South-south wind 5 to 10 mph. The heat index is as high as 110F. Storms are possible Wednesday night into Wednesday night. High 97F. Winds will be S-type at 10 to 15 mph. Wind gusts as high as 20 mph. Low 73F. E wind 5 to 10 mph.
After multiple rounds of storms over the past 24 hours, we are expecting more storms to develop across central Iowa in the coming days.
Today, a ridge of high pressure remains over the Southern Plains, with numerous waves surrounding it stretching from Nebraska and the Dakotas to Iowa.
Interactive Radar | Weather Alerts
Tonight the next disturbance in our direction will form west of the Missouri River. This wave of energy should be able to spark more storms overnight and move across Iowa before dawn Wednesday. However, we cannot predict further details.
In this type of weather pattern, there is enough fuel to cause severe storms, but few obvious triggers to cause them. Any slight fluctuation in the upper atmosphere can form thunderstorms, making it impractical to predict the exact time or location.
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As of now, much of western/central Iowa is at risk for severe Category 3 or 5 storms Wednesday night, with damaging winds being the biggest threat.
Low pressure will develop over South Dakota and move into western Iowa by evening. Ahead of that boundary, a string of storms appears to be forming and rolling into central Iowa after 6 to 7 p.m.
Between now and then, Wednesday still looks hot. Highs will likely be around 90 degrees, with enough humidity needed to push the feeling temperature to 100-110 degrees.
The worst of the heat breaks out after Wednesday night's storm, but temperatures will remain around/above average through the coming weekend.
Iowa Weather Forecast
today: Mostly sunny and hot. The heat resistance index is as high as 105F. Storms are possible during the day and possibly Tuesday night. High 95F. Wind southeast 5 to 10 mph. Wind gusts as high as 15 mph.
tonight: Showers or storms possible overnight. Low 74F. Winds will be south-south 5 to 10 mph.
tomorrow: Mostly sunny and hot. The heat index is as high as 110F. Storms are possible Wednesday night into Wednesday night. High 97F. Winds will be S-type at 10 to 15 mph. Wind gusts up to 20 mph.
Tomorrow evening: There is a high chance of overnight storms. Low 73F. E wind 5 to 10 mph.
Time-Lapse: Severe thunderstorm rocks KCCI Skycam, darkens Des Moines sky above Iowa Capitol
