Iowa Weather: Heat, Storms, and Relief | Des Moines News

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Iowa’s sweltering heat is hitting hardest in the south and southeast, with heat index values soaring past 100 degrees — but relief isn’t coming anytime soon. Central Iowa braces for storms that could bring severe weather, including damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain, starting tonight and continuing through Friday night. Scattered storms are already moving southeast, with a chance of morning showers near Des Moines Friday — followed by a brief reprieve of sunshine and heat in the afternoon. But don’t relax: more storms are expected to roll in Friday evening and into Saturday morning. Rain…