Iowa Weather Forecast
Several rounds of thunderstorms are forecast this weekend, and each successive round will depend on the last. For today, thunderstorms are expected across northern Iowa by mid-morning before continuing south and east through the afternoon. There is uncertainty in the western extent of storms today. Isolated strong wind gusts and large hail are possible with the strongest storms through the day. Storms are possible again Saturday afternoon and evening, though the exact timing and location depends on the progression of storms today. Strong winds and heavy rain are possible with storms on Saturday.
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