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

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

Iowa Weather Forecast

Decreasing Clouds and dry conditions today with temperatures reaching the upper 50s to near 60°F. Conditions turn soggy on Saturday as widespread rain showers and isolated thunderstorms move into Iowa. The unsettled weather continues through Sunday morning, with a warm-up into the 70s and a heightened potential for severe storms as we head in to next week.

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