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Iowa Severe Weather Update: Damaging Winds, Large Hail, and a Few Tornadoes Possible Today Across Parts of Iowa

Severe thunderstorms are expected across Iowa today with damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes possible. See the latest forecast and timing.

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Iowa Severe Weather Update: Damaging Winds, Large Hail, and a Few Tornadoes Possible Today Across Parts of Iowa

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The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted most of northeast Iowa and parts of central Iowa under an enhanced risk (level 3 of 5) for severe storms on Monday. Damaging winds will be the primary concern, but large hail, and heavy rain are also possible. There is also a low tornado threat, mainly in northeast Iowa.

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