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Weather for roads in Iowa
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Iowa is a Midwestern state in the United States, known for vast farmland, small and mid-sized cities, and key interstate highways connecting the Great Plains with the Great Lakes region.
- State type: U.S. state in the Midwest
- Year of statehood: 1846
- Area: 145,746 km²
Weather data from Aug 9, 2026 5:27 PM UTC
76°F
87°F
15 mph
1009-1013 hPa
See live weather forecast for Iowa. Get real-time Iowa road weather conditions displayed directly on the interactive map for your route, including major interstates and local highways. The map shows live weather conditions across Iowa, updated frequently to help drivers plan safer trips in cities, towns, and rural areas. Forecasts are generated for the next 6 hours at key points along your journey and include temperature and weather conditions such as clear skies, rain, storms, snow, high wind, hail, and more.
8 current reports along the route, including 2 full closures. Always check with the responsible state DOT before setting off.
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Road closed
IA 148: Closed
Closed due to road construction. Working hours are 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM.
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Road closed
US 6: Closed
Closed due to road construction. Working hours are 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM.
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Lanes blocked
I-80: Between Exit 277: County Road Y26 (5 miles west of the Walcott area) and the Mississippi River bridge (near Rapids…
Between Exit 277: County Road Y26 (5 miles west of the Walcott area) and the Mississippi River bridge (near Rapids City). Night time construction work is in progress. A lane is closed intermittently. From 8:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Until August 26, 2026 at about 6:00AM CDT. Comment: Davenport RCE (800-262-5145) - Scott County
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Lanes blocked
I-35: Between Exit 94: 36th Street (Ankeny) and the South Skunk River (1 mile north of the Huxley area). Both shoulders…
Between Exit 94: 36th Street (Ankeny) and the South Skunk River (1 mile north of the Huxley area). Both shoulders closed due to road construction work. Expect changing traffic patterns. Until December 31, 2026 at about 5:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • June 5, 2023, 12:00PM - December 31, 5:00PM Comment: Marshalltown RCE (800-251-2706) - Polk County **Intermittent Shoulder Closure**
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Lanes blocked
I-80: Between US 6 (near De Soto) and Exit 113: County Road R16 (near Van Meter). Both shoulders closed due to road…
Between US 6 (near De Soto) and Exit 113: County Road R16 (near Van Meter). Both shoulders closed due to road construction work. Expect changing traffic patterns. Until November 25, 2026 at about 5:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • August 18, 2025, 8:00AM - November 25, 5:00PM Comment: Creston RCE (877-226-8109) - Dallas County
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Lanes blocked
I-80: Between Exit 34: County Road M16 and Exit 29: County Road L66 (3 to 4 miles west of the Shelby area). The left shoulder…
Between Exit 34: County Road M16 and Exit 29: County Road L66 (3 to 4 miles west of the Shelby area). The left shoulder is closed due to road construction work. Expect changing traffic patterns. Until August 20, 2026 at about 4:30PM CDT. Full schedule below: • February 27, 5:00AM - August 20, 4:30PM Comment: Council Bluffs RCE (800-579-2719) - Pottawattamie County
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Lanes blocked
I-35: Between US 30 (near Ames) and US 20 (8 miles north of the Ellsworth area). Road construction. Intermittent lane…
Between US 30 (near Ames) and US 20 (8 miles north of the Ellsworth area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. From 5:00PM CDT to 10:00AM CDT on Saturday and from 6:00PM CDT to 9:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 7:00PM CDT to 9:00AM CDT on Friday. Starting August 9, 2026 at 5:00PM CDT until August 28, 2026 at about 9:00AM CDT. Comment: Jefferson RCE (800-251-2705) - Story and Hamilton Counties
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Lanes blocked
RAMP: 250TH STREET E TO I-35: At Entrance ramp from 250th Street. Entrance ramp closed due to road construction work. Detour in operation. Follow the…
At Entrance ramp from 250th Street. Entrance ramp closed due to road construction work. Detour in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for detour(s). Starting Monday at 8:00AM CDT until August 25, 2026 at about 4:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • April 13, 8:00AM - August 25, 4:00PM Comment: Mason City RCE (800-373-7344) - Franklin County
Des Moines, IA weather
- Current weather conditions in Des Moines, IA indicate a chance of storms with a temperature of 25.2°C (77.4°F) and a maximum feels-like temperature of 35.9°C (96.6°F) expected in the next few hours
- Humidity is at 75%, contributing to the discomfort of the higher feels-like temperature
- Winds are coming from the southeast at 4 to 8 mph (6 to 13 km/h)
- Visibility is good at 16 km (9.9 miles), and there are currently no active weather alerts for the area
- There is a low risk of lightning with 15 lightning strikes detected within the past 5 minutes
- The pressure is measured at 1012 mb (29.9 inHg).
Davenport, IA weather
- Current weather conditions in Davenport, IA indicate a temperature of 24.7°C (76°F) with high humidity at 97%
- The area is experiencing patchy fog, which may reduce visibility to approximately 8.1 km (5.0 miles)
- Winds are coming from the southeast at 4 to 10 mph (7 to 16 km/h)
- There is a low risk of lightning with 18 strikes reported within the past 5 minutes, and NOAA has issued a slight risk of severe thunderstorms in the area
- There are currently no active alerts
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 1006 mb (29.7 inHg).
Sioux City, IA weather
- Currently in Sioux City, IA, the weather is sunny with a temperature of 23.4°C (74°F) and a relative humidity of 92%
- The dew point is at 22.1°C (71°F), indicating a very humid atmosphere
- The wind is blowing from the east-southeast at 4 to 10 mph (7 to 16 km/h)
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 1009 mb (29.8 inHg)
- Visibility is good at 11.2 km (6.9 miles)
- There are no active weather alerts at this time, and no precipitation is occurring.
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