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NOW: Scattered Late Evening Storms for Some

Sunday Severe Storm Potential

Monday Severe Storm Potential

Periods of Heavy Rain Sunday and Monday

Plan Ahead Now for Severe Weather Potential!

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop along the Highway 20 corridor in eastern Iowa this evening and shift north. Some could be strong with up to nickel sized hail and wind gusts to 40 mph.

Strong to severe storm potential increases Sunday evening and night with large hail and damaging winds as main hazards. Higher confidence for initial storm development remains west of the local area through the afternoon into the evening, shifting east into the nighttime hours. Prepare now for potential nighttime severe weather.

Possibility for scattered severe storms across the local area on Monday will include potential for all types of severe weather hazards including damaging winds, tornadoes, large hail, and heavy rain. It will be important to remain weather aware given the frequent severe storm potential this weekend.

Widespread rainfall will accompany the storms Sunday and Monday (May 17 & 18) with the potential for periods of heavy rain. A widespread 1" to 2" of rainfall is expected with over 2" where storms frequent. Exact rainfall amounts and locations may change/shift over the coming days so keep an eye on the forecast!

Given the persistent severe storm potential, it remains important to ensure severe weather safety plans are in place ahead of time.