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Rain on the Radar for West Des Moines, but How Much?

After record rainfall in the first six months of the year, West Des Moines is now thirsty.

The West Des Moines weather forecast for the week ahead offers some hope for rain, but not much. There’s a 40 percent chance of rain overnight after a day of increasing clouds and a pleasant daytime high near 74.

The next chance for rain comes Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service in Des Moines. Rain chances are 50 percent Thursday and 60 percent Friday.

Otherwise, unseasonably mild temperatures will continue. Highs will remain in the 70s and low 80s through Sunday.

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