Iowa
Severe storms are expected in much of Iowa Wednesday into Thursday, NWS says
Severe storm threat returning to the central US this week
Wednesday and Thursday will bring a renewed risk of tornadoes and severe weather throughout the central U.S. this week.
Showers and thunderstorms are coming to Iowa Wednesday night and into most of Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Des Moines.
Will storms be severe in Iowa?
There’s currently a hazardous weather outlook for much of central Iowa. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Wednesday evening and overnight across southern Iowa with hail and damaging winds. Further north, less severe thunderstorms are expected.
In Des Moines, the forecast calls for a high of 68 degrees Wednesday with a low around 52. There’s an 80% chance of rain Wednesday night with rainfall amounts of a quarter to half an inch possible, the NWS said.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely in Des Moines Thursday morning and afternoon, with a high near 57 degrees. Into the night, there’s a chance of thunderstorms before 10 p.m., and a chance of showers between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. with a low of around 38 degrees.
What are the severe risks with Iowa storms this week?
The stronger chance for storms to turn severe comes on Thursday, with scattered storms possible across parts of central and eastern Iowa.
Damaging winds and large hail are the primary threats across Iowa.
Elevated fire weather will return to Iowa on Saturday with dry and breezy conditions.
Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR.