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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
409 AM CDT Tue May 12 2026

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409 AM CDT Tue May 12 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

A few thunderstorms are forecast today, but severe weather is
unlikely. It will also be breezy and dry today. The strongest
winds will be in northern Iowa this afternoon, when winds will be
from the northwest at 20-30 MPH with gusts to around 40 MPH.
Relative humidity will also fall into the 20-25% range in many
areas this afternoon. Any fires that start may burn erratically.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Thunderstorm chances return to the forecast at times from
late Thursday through the weekend. Any severe weather potential
during this time will be determined in the coming days.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed at this time.

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