Severe storms and tornadoes possible across Iowa starting on Friday
Severe weather will likely make its way back to Iowa this weekend.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will all have a chance of strong to severe storms, the National Weather Service office in Des Moines posted on social media.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will each feature the chance of strong to severe storms over some or all of central Iowa.
Friday`s threats include a few tornadoes, large hail, and strong wind gusts, primarily later in the afternoon into the evening.#iawxpic.twitter.com/tnh7QCUsC7— NWS Des Moines (@NWSDesMoines) April 25, 2024
The severe weather outlook for this weekend includes the risk of tornadoes, large hail and strong wind starting Friday afternoon and evening.
What is Iowa's severe weather outlook for Friday?
Friday's high in Des Moines will be near 65 degrees with a low around 50 degrees. Storms are expected later into the afternoon and evening, from 3 to 11 p.m.
The entire state has at least a marginal risk for severe weather, according to the weather service. That increases to a slight risk in central and western Iowa and an enhanced risk in southwest Iowa.
Tornadoes are possible, with the greatest chance occurring in southwest Iowa. Forecasters said any tornadoes that develop in that area could reach EF2 strength.
Storms will be fast-moving and could produce wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour. Hail 2 inches in diameter is possible as well.
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What is Iowa's severe weather outlook for Saturday?
It'll be partly sunny in Des Moines on Saturday with a high near 79 degrees, and showers and thunderstorms likely before 1 p.m. The nightly low will be near 60 degrees.
Most of central and eastern Iowa are at a slight risk for severe weather.
Primary threats are damaging winds and hail. NWS said heavy rain is and some tornadoes are also possible.
What is Iowa's severe weather outlook for Sunday?
Sunday's high will be near 73 degrees in Des Moines with a low around 60 degrees. The highest chance for strong to severe storms will be late afternoon to evening.
Storms before Sunday will impact the details surrounding the day's risks, NWS said.
Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR
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