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Iowa Weather Forecast: Brief Break From Rain Before Another Wet Pattern Returns

September 22, 2026 Zach Sharpe

Iowa gets a brief break from the rain Wednesday before showers and storms return Thursday through Saturday. See when heavy rain is possible and what to expect Sunday.

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Heavy Rain and Severe Storms Possible in Iowa Through Saturday

September 18, 2026 Zach Sharpe

Heavy rain and isolated severe storms are possible across Iowa Friday and Saturday before cooler, showery weather settles in through early next week.

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Severe Storms Could Hit Iowa Monday With Hail, Damaging Winds and Tornado Risk

September 13, 2026 Zach Sharpe

Severe storms could hit Iowa Monday, with large hail, damaging winds and a tornado risk. Heavy rain may also bring flash flooding concerns.

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Rain Returns Sunday Before an Active Weather Pattern Takes Over

September 12, 2026 Zach Sharpe

Iowa turns wetter Sunday with heavy rain, thunderstorms and a severe weather risk Monday. Repeated storms may bring flooding concerns through midweek statewide.

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Iowa Weather Today: Breezy Friday Before Storms and Heavy Rain Return

September 11, 2026 Zach Sharpe

Warm, breezy weather continues across Iowa Friday before storms return tonight, with heavy rain and severe weather risks increasing Sunday through Wednesday.

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Iowa Weather: Heat Index Near 100 With Storm Chances

August 31, 2026 Zach Sharpe

Hot and humid weather builds across Iowa this week, with heat index values near 100 and scattered storm chances, especially across northern Iowa Tuesday night.

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Late-Season Iowa Heat Builds With Storm Chances Next Week

August 29, 2026 Zach Sharpe

Late-season heat builds across Iowa Sunday through midweek, with heat indices near 100–103° south, warm nights and periodic thunderstorm chances statewide.

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Iowa Weather Turns Breezy and Pleasant Before Storm Chances Return This Weekend

August 26, 2026 Zach Sharpe

Iowa weather stays pleasant through Friday before warmer, more humid air returns with several chances for thunderstorms this weekend and next week.

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Iowa Weather: Monday Turning Dry Before Tuesday Storm Chance

August 24, 2026 Zach Sharpe

Rain early Monday, drying out by afternoon, before isolated severe storms become possible Tuesday. See storm timing, temperatures and the weekend forecast ahead.

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Iowa Weather Today: Fog Gives Way to Storm Chances Tonight

August 20, 2026 Zach Sharpe

Fog impacts parts of Iowa Thursday morning before scattered storms develop tonight. More storms are possible Friday with a few strong storms.

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