Thunderstorms

Been busy with graduation this weekend, as both my sister and my girlfriend graduated. Finally time to look ahead and see what the forecast holds for the rest of the week. Thunderstorms definitely are in the mix as a more active pattern has setup over the plains states, the possibility of severe storms is not out of the question. Despite thunderstorm chances, the days could be decent with warm temperatures and clear skies until the storms roll in.

Highs today range from the mid 70s in the west to near mid 80s in the east, lows tonight in the 60s throughout the state. Thunderstorms may come into play late tonight in the western portions of the state...

Wednesday will see plenty of thunderstorms and heavy rain over the state, the first round likely pushing through central Iowa during the early afternoon hours and continuing over to eastern Iowa by evening. Another round of development is possible, although models are having a difficult time with this system tomorrow and thus the forecast is likely to change easily. Highs nonetheless will range from near 70 to near 80 from west to east with lows at night ranging from near 50 to 60 from west to east as well. This cold front responsible for the thunderstorms may be able to trigger some severe weather, this will likely be discussed in the late night update tonight.

Thursday has continued thunderstorm chances for central & eastern Iowa with highs in the mid 70s where the cold front has yet to pass, while western Iowa is likely to see mid 60s. By Thursday night the rain has left the area, along with the cold front, thus lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s can be expected across the state.

Friday & Friday night bring in the next quick system already, putting in chances of rain throughout much of western/central Iowa during the night. Highs expected to be in the lower 70s over the state with lows in the mid to upper 50s.