After a stretch of hot and humid weather, southeast Iowa is enjoying a much cooler start to the week. Temperatures in Mount Pleasant dipped into the upper 40s overnight, with a calm and sunny start to Monday morning. Highs today are expected to top out in the upper 70s, making for a comfortable break from the recent heat.
That cooler weather sticks around into Tuesday, with highs again in the upper 70s and only a slight chance of showers.
But don’t get too comfortable — the National Weather Service says storm chances ramp up Wednesday, with several rounds of thunderstorms possible throughout the day. The strongest storms are expected during the afternoon, bringing the potential for damaging winds over 60 miles per hour, hail up to golf-ball size, isolated flash flooding, and even a few tornadoes.
The severe threat is expected to ease by mid-evening as a cold front moves through.
Forecasters say now is the time to review your severe weather plan and make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings.
Enjoy the break from the heat while it lasts — because Iowa weather may be gearing up for another wild Wednesday.