Iowa Weather Forecast
Scattered showers and storms are expected at times much of the day, but the two main windows are here this morning, and again late this afternoon into evening. While the overall threat for severe weather and heavy rain has lessened today, there remains a Marginal (level 1 out of 5) Risk for severe storms across much of the state. Damaging wind gusts are the primary hazard though isolated instances of heavy rain or some hail may occur.
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