Weather Story

Hot and Humid Weather Returns

More Heat Expected to Start August

An isolated storm is possible tonight across central and western areas. Otherwise expect partly cloudy skies with lows in the upper 60s to low 70s. Saturday and Sunday will see partly sunny conditions with storm chances possible on both days. Next week will see hot and humid weather return. Heat index values may exceed 100F next week! Please take precautions if outdoors next week.

The NOAA/NWS Climate Prediction Center notes above normal temperatures are likely across Iowa and a large part of the central and western US August 1-5. Normal highs for central Iowa would be in the low-mid 80s, and lows in the low-mid 60s.