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Pleasant This Weekend, With Active Monday Weather

Monday's Severe Weather Outlook

Excessive Rainfall and Flash Flood Outlook Monday

Recap of April 23-24 Storms

A beautiful weekend will be seen throughout, with plenty of sun and mild temps in the 70s. Then, we start the work week with active weather. Showers/Storms may be seen Monday AM, with increasing potential for severe weather that afternoon/evening.

A storm system will bring through a few rounds of showers/storms on Monday, with our whole area highlighted under an Enhanced Risk for Severe Weather, or level 3 of 5 risk. All hazards will be possible. Stay up to date on the forecast!

A few rounds of showers/storms will pass through the area late Sunday Night through Monday, with heaviest rainfall Monday afternoon/evening. Some may see upwards to 1.00-1.25”+ of rain, especially in northwest Illinois. Localized flash flooding will be possible.

A line of strong thunderstorms impacted eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois on the evening of April 23rd into the early morning of the 24th, leading to widespread gusty winds and damage to trees, roofs, and outbuildings. Training storms also dropped isolated 2+ inches of rain between Linn and Delaware Counties. Summary of storm reports: https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=LSRDVN&e=202604241712