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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
517 AM CDT Sun May 19 2024

Today:

Once again, it has been a generally quiet night across Iowa, as clear
skies have prevailed into the early morning hours. Temperatures range
widely across the state this morning, falling into the mid 40s in
northwest Iowa but only the mid 60s southeast. Despite the clear skies
much of the night, cloud cover has begun to creep into far western
Iowa, signifying the end of our tranquil weather and the beginning of
a more active pattern.

Some showers and thunderstorms may accompany the approaching cloud
cover this morning, mainly impacting the western half of the state.
These will lose steam as they track further east, but additional
storms are expected to pass through the area through this afternoon
and evening. A few of the storms later today may be strong to severe,
especially over southern Iowa. Strong winds and hail will be the
primary concerns, but a tornado cant be ruled out. Locally heavy
rainfall will also be possible with any storms. Otherwise, in contrast
with the last few days, expect increasing clouds and slightly cooler
temperatures today.

Tonight and beyond:

Showers and thunderstorms tonight may linger into the morning hours
Monday, before weakening and departing east. There will be a brief
break from precipitation through mid-day, but additional thunderstorm
development is expected in the afternoon and evening hours. Again, a
few storms Monday may be strong to severe, especially over southwest
Iowa. This stretch of active weather then caps off with a larger
system on Tuesday, bringing the greatest severe risk of the current period.
All severe hazards will be possible on Tuesday. Be sure to check the
latest forecast information as more details are provided through the
coming days.

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Dodson