RAGBRAI Weather Warning: Heat and Headwinds | Des Moines News

RAGBRAI kicks off Sunday in scorching heat—western Iowa’s temps near 100°F with heat index soaring higher, humidity making it feel even worse. Riders tackle the Loess Hills while meteorologists urge hydration, frequent breaks, and storm watches for Sunday night into Monday. While temps cool to the upper 80s by Tuesday and mid-80s by Wednesday, headwinds and possible rain—especially heavy showers Friday morning with gusts up to 22 mph—add to the challenge. The ride ends Saturday in Dubuque with temps in the upper 70s but humidity pushing the feel close to 88°F. Stay prepared, stay smart, and enjoy the ride. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/848315bcb697f367