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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
438 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

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438 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Recent heavy rains will lead to within bank rises on some area
rivers and streams. Minor flooding of low lying areas may also
occur.

Patchy fog will be possible overnight into early Friday morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

There is an Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) of severe storms in
central and southern Iowa on Friday. Large hail, damaging wind
gusts, and tornadoes are all possible. Pockets of heavy rain could
also lead to ponding and flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed on Friday.

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