Des Moines, IA – Thunderstorm chances return to northeast Iowa later this evening and overnight, with the potential for severe weather including damaging winds and hail. Residents are advised to stay alert and prepared as the storm system moves in.
According to the US National Weather Service in Des Moines, scattered severe storms are possible starting after 9 p.m. tonight. The primary threats include damaging winds and locally heavy downpours, while large hail remains a secondary threat. The storm motion is expected to be from the northwest to the southeast, affecting areas such as Decorah, Waterloo, and Dubuque.
The forecast indicates that thunderstorms will push south from Minnesota into Iowa, with the highest risk concentrated in the northeast region of the state. Forecast confidence in timing and location remains uncertain, but the best chance for severe weather is in northeast Iowa.
