Des Moines, IA – A spring weather alert is in effect for Central Iowa as Des Moines braces for scattered showers and possible thunderstorms starting Wednesday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, the first signs of active weather arrive after 4 p.m. Wednesday, with thunderstorms likely across Polk County and surrounding areas. Southeast winds will increase to 10 mph ahead of the system, followed by a shift to west winds after midnight. Commuters along US-69 and I-235 should prepare for slower travel during the evening hours. Residents should secure outdoor items and stay alert to potential lightning activity.
Wednesday night will cool to the mid-40s, offering partial relief before rain chances return Thursday. A 30 percent chance of showers lingers Thursday morning under mostly sunny skies. Friday clears up, bringing a mild, mostly sunny high near 60°F…