Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
918 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
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918 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest
Iowa...west central Iowa...east central Nebraska...northeast
Nebraska and southeast Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...Tonight and Friday
There is a 15-30% chance of spotty storms before 4 PM Friday with
higher chances (50-70%) arriving thereafter Friday night, but
questions remain on exact timing. A few could be strong to severe
(5% chance) with damaging wind and heavy rain/localized flooding
the primary threats.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday night through Thursday
Higher chances for showers and storms Friday night (50-70%),
lingering through Saturday afternoon with potential for some
stronger to isolated severe storms in far southeast Nebraska and
far southwest Iowa (5% chance).
A brief break in showers and storms is anticipated much of
Sunday, but daily 20 to 40% chances return Sunday evening through
next week. Confidence is low on the overall severe weather threat,
but repeated rounds of thunderstorms could lead to a flooding
threat.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is unlikely through Friday, but reports of
severe weather are appreciated.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
230 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
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230 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, central South
Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central South Dakota and
southeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hot and humid this afternoon with temperatures and heat index values
in the upper 90s to 100. Take precautions to prevent heat illness if
spending time outdoors.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Hot and humid conditions continue July 4th, with heat index values
approaching 100 degrees.
Chances for afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be
strong to severe producing hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind
gusts to 60 mph.
Periodic chances for showers continue through the weekend and into
the early part of next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
521 AM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
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521 AM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight
A few storms may occur through this afternoon, mainly north of
Highway 30. A few of the storms this afternoon could be severe
with gusty winds or hail possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
The next widespread chance for storms will start in the west later
Friday evening and spread across Iowa overnight Friday with
chances continuing through Saturday and into Sunday. Currently,
the severe and heavy rainfall risk is low, but will continue to
be assessed over the coming days.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed later this afternoon.
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