(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for all of Southwest Iowa until 10:00 p.m.Thunderstorms are possible across Iowa through tonight, with the greatest potential in western Iowa.
Forecasters say a strong storm cannot be ruled out, with damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and large hail among the possible threats.
Additional thunderstorms are possible from Monday night into Tuesday night across much of Iowa. An isolated severe storm could develop during that period.
Heat is expected to return Tuesday afternoon, with heat index values currently forecast to approach 100 degrees.
