Des Moines, IA – Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across northern and central Iowa this afternoon, with potential tornadoes posing a significant threat. According to the US National Weather Service in Des Moines, the storms are anticipated to form along a frontal boundary and move southeast throughout the evening.
The primary risks include damaging winds and heavy rainfall. The Weather Service has highlighted the highest local risk as “scattered severe storms possible” between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. today. Residents are urged to stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings.
The weather outlook indicates damaging thunderstorm winds and locally heavy rainfall as the main concerns, with a smaller threat of tornadoes and large hail. The affected areas include major cities such as Des Moines, Ames, and Cedar Rapids.
