A beautiful end to the week is shaping up across the area, with decreasing clouds, lighter winds, and mild temperatures expected as we head into the evening. The weekend forecast looks just as pleasant, featuring similar temperatures along with a mix of clouds and sunshine both Saturday and Sunday.
Looking ahead to the start of the new workweek, rain chances return on Monday, with the potential for strong to severe storms developing across the region.
From the last 24 hour rainfall, totals varied across southeast Iowa. Mount Pleasant recorded about a quarter inch of rain, while Fairfield picked up closer to a half inch. Parts of eastern and northern Henry County saw around two-tenths of an inch, and Lee County averaged roughly four-tenths of an inch.
We’ll continue to monitor the storm chances heading into Monday and bring you updates as the forecast develops.