One product issued by NWS for: Ottumwa IA
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Des Moines IA 416 AM CDT Fri Jul 18 2025 IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075- 081>086-092>097-190930- 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- 416 AM CDT Fri Jul 18 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) severe weather in the northwest this afternoon and tonight, followed by a Marginal Risk elsewhere. Damaging winds are the primary threat. Large hail as well as a tornado or two will be possible as well. Locally heavy rainfall possible overnight in the north. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe weather and excessive rainfall on Saturday with damaging winds being the primary severe threat. Chances for thunderstorms will persist into early next week. The threat for severe weather will continue to be evaluated. Heavy rain will continue to remain possible. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed today and tomorrow. $$