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Iowa Weather Update: Quiet Start to the Week Before Storm Chances Return Wednesday

Tornado Watch vs. Tornado Warning: What’s the Difference?

Iowa Weather Forecast

Two rounds of storms appear possible on Wednesday, with the highest risk in southeast Iowa during the afternoon. There remains some uncertainty if storms can develop, but if they do they could pose a threat for large hail, damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, and a tornado or two. Prior to that, storms on Wednesday morning in northern Iowa could pose a threat for strong wind gusts and maybe some hail. Confidence in storms occurring Wednesday morning is much higher, but there remains uncertainty in the intensity of the storms early Wednesday. Stay weather aware and monitor the forecast for updates!

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