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Elevated vs. Surface-Based Thunderstorms: Why It Matters in Severe Weather Forecasting

Iowa Weather Forecast

Heads up Iowa! While fog and drizzle are expected at times today and tonight, we are then looking at potential severe thunderstorms later this week! The first round of storms will move through late Thursday night, with a possibility of isolated large hail. Severe thunderstorms will be more likely late Friday between the afternoon and early Friday night across parts of Iowa, with all modes of severe weather possible during that time. Stay tuned for more forecast details as we get closer to Thursday!

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