After a calm and sunny day on Wednesday, the showers and storms return for Independence Day. Here’s what you need to know as you make your Fourth of July plans.
What is the weather forecast for July 4th in Iowa?
There is a slight risk of severe storms on the 4th of July, mainly in northern Iowa. Strong winds and large hail are the biggest threats, with locally heavy rain and a few tornadoes possible. If you are going to be outside this holiday season, make sure you have multiple ways to get alerts!#iawx photo.twitter.com/Qz1Q9MVCwF
— NWS Des Moines (@NWSDesMoines) July 3, 2024
There is a slight chance of isolated severe storms in the state on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Des Moines.
Areas of central and northern Iowa could see multiple showers throughout the day. The primary threats are damaging winds and large hail. Locally heavy rain and tornadoes are also possible.
According to the NWS, the morning rainfall and storms are not expected to pose a major threat, but the systems are expected to strengthen in the afternoon.
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What is the weather forecast for Des Moines on July 4th?
According to the NWS forecast, Des Moines will experience a period of partly sunny days and temperatures up to 80 degrees Fahrenheit between rain showers.
At night there is a 30% chance of storms and rain before 21:00, which means fireworks shows can go ahead as planned. The minimum temperature drops to around 63 degrees.
What does Des Moines radar show?
Track the movement of storms across the state with a live loop of radar from the National Weather Service in Des Moines:
Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR.
This article originally appeared in the Des Moines Register: Iowa’s Fourth of July forecast includes rain and thunderstorms
