One product issued by NWS for: 2 Miles W Waterloo IA
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Des Moines IA 438 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026 IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075- 081>086-092>097-180945- 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-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union- Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Appanoose-Davis- 438 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms across southeast Iowa on Friday. There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe storms more into central Iowa. Damaging winds and tornadoes are the primary threats. Large hail is also possible, especially early in the event. Additional rises on rivers and streams, with localized minor flooding possible. Ponding and low-end flash flooding is also possible, especially in urban areas. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday Freezing temperatures are expected in northern Iowa Friday night and across much of the area Saturday night. Thunderstorm chances return Thursday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters will be needed this afternoon. $$