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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
613 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

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613 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Isolated thunderstorms are possible before midnight tonight,
mainly over the southeast half of Iowa. A few storms may produce
small hail, but severe weather is generally unlikely.

Additional rises on rivers and streams, with localized minor
flooding are possible. Ponding and low-end flash flooding is also
possible, especially in urban areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Freezing temperatures are expected in northern Iowa Friday night
and across much of the area Saturday night.

Thunderstorm chances return Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters will be needed this afternoon.

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