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The Heat is On, but Just How Hot Will it Get in Central Iowa This Week?
A glance at the weekly forecast for Ankeny.
We've closed the book on a beautiful July weekend, but are those sunny skies and temps in the mid-80s sticking around?
One word – no.
The sun'll stay out, but the mercury in the thermometer will slowly climb as the week progresses, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are expected to reach the low 90s by Friday.
What's your favorite way to cool off when the temperatures climb? Tell us in the comments.
While there's a chance for isolated thunderstorms Monday night, the week will likely remain dry as well. Temps should also go down by the weekend, returning to the mid-80s.
Here's a glance at the details of this week's Ankeny forecast:
Monday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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