Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
371 FLUS43 KDMX 211939 HWODMX Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Des Moines IA 239 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026 IAZ070>075-081>086-092>097-221945- Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas- Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- 239 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for severe weather late this afternoon through this evening. Hail and gusty winds are the main threats. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday There are additional thunderstorm chances at times early to middle of next week. Any chances for severe weather will be assessed in the coming days. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters may be needed today. $$ IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-221945- Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun- Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene- Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper- Poweshiek- 239 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday There are additional thunderstorm chances at times early to middle of next week. Any chances for severe weather will be assessed in the coming days. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected. $$ Wyss/Ansorge