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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
403 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024

Today:

After another active evening of thunderstorms rolling across the
state, conditions have quieted down as dried out as an area of high
pressure moves in from the west. Overnight temperatures are
generally in the mid 40s to mid 50s under mostly clear skies and
west to northwest winds around 5 to 15 mph.

More showers and storms are expected later today. Expect isolated to
scattered activity to increase by this afternoon and evening, then
period of showers and storms become widespread tonight. The threat
of severe weather is low at this time. Highs today will generally be
in the 60s and 70s.

Tonight and beyond:

Periods of showers and storms continue into Thursday. Widespread 1
to 2 inches of rainfall with locally higher amounts are possible
before the precipitation ends by Thursday night. Our active pattern
does not rest long as chances for showers and storms return for
Saturday and again early next week. Highs will be right around normal
for early May in the upper 60s and 70s.

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