WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Good news…today is the last day of the windy stretch! While parts of Iowa had wind gusts over 50 mph yesterday, gusts likely stay below that mark today.
Today: Clouds are pesky to forecast today. They likely remain through day up to the northeast but clear off to the southwest. Highs remain cold in the upper 30s to low 40s. Keep in mind the wind will still gust from the northwest to 40mph, so wind chill is a factor. Temps will feel more like the teens to 20s this morning and 20s to 30s this afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy as…drum roll, please…the winds back down! It will be breezy to begin the night, but the northwest wind settles to around 10 mph by Friday morning. Lows drop into the mid-20s to near 30°.
Friday: Skies open up through the day as the northwest wind stays on the lighter side at 5-10 mph. Daytime highs perk up a couple of degrees, yet still peak in the upper 30s to low 40s from north to south.
Going Forward: Dry through the weekend with temperatures warming from the 40s Saturday to some 50s on Sunday. Thanksgiving week looks cold with lows in the 20s and highs in the 30s. There are a few sight chances of rain/snow, but nothing too defined just yet. An impactful system currently looks to move south of the state Wednesday and Thursday, clipping our southern border. We’re keeping an eye out for a northern shift, which could impact holiday travel plans locally. Stay tuned…