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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
616 AM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms
across much of central through eastern Iowa later today into
tonight. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all
possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms
across much Iowa on Wednesday. Large hail, damaging winds, and a
tornado or two are possible.

There will be additional chances for severe thunderstorms on
Friday. Specific details will be better resolved in the coming
days.

River flooding will also be possible this week as multiple rounds
of rainfall occur. Isolated flash flooding is also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is possible later today.

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