(Des Moines) The Storm Prediction Center continues to list almost the entire state of Iowa under a slight risk for severe weather today.
Andrew Ansorge with the National Weather Service in Des Moines says showers and a few thunderstorms may appear later on this morning. He says the stronger storms are expected to move through southwest Iowa mid to late afternoon. “The greatest threat for severe weather in southwest Iowa will be at around 3:00 p.m., ” stated Ansorge. “We’re expecting a broken line of thunderstorms, and tornadoes, damaging winds gusts, and hail will all be possible as this storm moves east across Iowa.”
Ansorge says rain totals of one-half inch to one-inch are possible in some locations. He says colder weather will return on Saturday night, Sunday, and Monday, with a chance for snow on Monday.
