DES MOINES, Iowa — Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across Iowa later today, bringing the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service in Des Moines.
Forecasters say scattered showers and thunderstorms will occur during the morning hours, but the greatest threat for severe weather will arrive late this afternoon and continue into the evening. The most likely timeframe for severe storms is between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m., though storms could begin entering parts of the state as early as 4 p.m.
A line of storms is expected to move east to northeast across Iowa at around 50 mph, with storms gradually exiting the state around midnight. Some storms could linger into the early morning hours in southeastern Iowa.
Primary threats: wind and hail
The National Weather Service says damaging wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards with today’s storms. Wind gusts could exceed 60 mph across much of the state, and some areas may see gusts as high as 75 mph…