 And then westward along the Gulf Coast, this will activate some showers and thunderstorms, some of which could produce drenching rainfall. And then dry weather will encompass a large area from Texas northeastward into New England. That's the weather across America. Des Moines, Iowa will have some sunshine today, but a couple of heavy gusty thunderstorms in the afternoon with a high of 81. Charlotte, North Carolina will have a pleasant day with partly sunny skies and a high of 87. I'm ACKIEWEATHER.com meteorologist Matt Rinde.