Iowa Weather: Severe Weather Returns Today and for This Weather Impact Weekend
Storms could bring large hail, damaging winds and 1 to 3 inches of rain, with the highest severe risk expected Monday, forecasters said.
- Iowa faces a building severe weather threat through Monday as rising heat and humidity fuel multiple rounds of storms across the state.
- Warm, humid conditions will persist all weekend, with spotty storms potentially developing Saturday evening and uncertain activity Sunday due to lingering morning showers.
- Monday brings the most significant severe weather threat, including a higher tornado risk, while rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with pockets potentially exceeding 4 inches.
- Western and northwestern Iowa face the strongest signal for severe weather, with most of the state remaining in a 1 to 2 out of 5 chance for severe activity.
- Monday will likely bring the highest and most widespread severe risk, as ongoing morning storms should move out by midday, allowing the atmosphere to recharge for a potentially stronger afternoon round.
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Severe Weather Potential Across Western and Central Iowa: Weather Briefing from Des Moines NWS
(Des Moines) The Des Moines National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a weather briefing highlighting the potential for severe weather across western and central Iowa from today through Monday. Severe weather is possible, with conditions expected to develop and intensify over the coming days. Forecasters say Isolated storms are forecast to develop in central Iowa after 3:00 p.m. today. These storms are expected to grow more widespread as a line …
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