Weather Story

Increasing Storm Coverage West of I-380

Isolated Severe Possible Today

Wet and Unsettled Weather Continues

October 2026 Monthly Review

Top 10 Warmest October

Storm coverage is expected to increase this afternoon west of I-380 and US HWY 218. While the isolated storms in central Iowa are quickly moving to the NNE at 40 mph, new storms are already forming in northeast Missouri and southeast Iowa. The strongest storms will be capable of brief tornadoes and gusty winds.

Scattered showers and isolated storms remain possible this afternoon and evening, ahead of a storm system rotating over a northeast KS. A few severe storms are possible, with gusty winds and brief tornadoes the primary threats. The highest risk at this time is along and west of I-380 / Hwy 218 in Iowa. In addition, these storms will be fast moving leading to less time to react.

A storm system will continue to bring unsettled weather to the area over the next several days. Showers with embedded thunderstorms will continue through tonight. Scattered light showers and breezy conditions are expected Wednesday, with additional showers expected through Friday. Following passage of this storm system, cooler temperatures are expected.

Looking at October, temperatures were well above normal, generally 6-9 degrees above. Precipitation through the month varied across the area, with areas of above normal precipitation generally south of Interstate 80.

It has been quite the stretch of warm/dry weather over the last 2 weeks for most! In fact, well-above normal temperatures for most of the month have resulted in a Top 10 warmest October for our climate sites. Some locations have not seen a freeze yet as well.