(Iowa) — Forecasters are warning of an increased threat of severe weather and heavy rainfall across Iowa this weekend, as multiple rounds of thunderstorms are expected to move through the region.
A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather has been issued for central and southeast Iowa, where damaging winds and a brief tornado are the primary concerns. Additionally, the Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) for excessive rainfall affects much of central and southern Iowa, where localized flooding could become a concern.
On Sunday, the threat shifts slightly, with a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe storms in southern Iowa, with damaging winds again being the primary hazard. Meanwhile, the Slight Risk for excessive rainfall expands across eastern and southeastern Iowa…