(Des Moines) The National Weather Service says severe storms are expected to roll through southwest Iowa this morning and are possible again from midday into the early evening hours. A severe thunderstorm for the region is in effect until 10:00 a.m. today.
All severe hazards are possible, including damaging winds (potentially up to 80 mph early this morning), large hail, and tornadoes, as well as heavy rain that poses a threat of flash flooding.
A Flood Watch is in effect for the area this morning as well.
Thunderstorm chances return Saturday, with some storms potentially severe, especially in southern Iowa.
