⚠️🔥 Breezy southwesterly winds will combine with warm, dry conditions to create critical fire weather conditions over southern and central Iowa this afternoon. Avoid burning and use extreme caution with anything that may produce a spark or flame. Fires could spread rapidly!

An updated Day 3-7 Hazards Outlook has been issued. wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/threats/threat…

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As spring storms approach, be aware of the emotional impact severe weather can have. Feelings of fear or unease are common, especially after past traumatic events. Learn more: bit.ly/43wtFZ5

Active Weather into the Weekend A storm approaches tonight with increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms. There is a marginal risk of some stronger storms over northwest Iowa late tonight. Storms will continue through the weekend but peak Saturday evening. #iawx

Marginal Risk of Severe Storms over Northwest Iowa Tonight and over much of the Area Saturday A few stronger storms are anticipated over the region late tonight and again Saturday. Both tonight and Saturday, the main risk is for strong winds and potential large hail. #iawx

Cold temperatures, near or below freezing, on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings will be felt across areas that were impacted by the recent multi-day storms. Cold weather precautions should be taken, especially for sensitive individuals or for recovery operations.

Elevated Fire Weather This Afternoon over North Central Iowa for Calhoun, Cerro Gordo, Emmet, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Humboldt, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Sac, Webster, Winnebago, Worth, Wright [IA] till 8:00 PM CDT mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/p.php?pid=2025…

The structure on this supercell has completely flipped now. This looks like a full on tornadic supercell now. Conditions favorable for this to continue to producing tornadoes into Pottawatmie county #iawx! #newx

⛈️Stormy weather will continue through Thu night with off & on showers & storms. A few may be severe with damaging wind, large hail, and locally heavy rains. ⛅️Rain chances will decrease west-east Fri however leading to dry, partly cloudy conditions for Fri night and Sat. #iawx

A cluster of thunderstorms may produce isolated severe hail and gusts across portions of extreme eastern Nebraska into central Iowa into the evening hours.

The main change this afternoon was the reduction of the Moderate Risk. This has been pulled up to Highway 20 with an Enhanced Risk taking its place. Still an uncertain storm forecast for the Enhanced Risk area, but storms that can manage to get going will be intense. #iawx

A Tornado Warning has been issued for Cass until Apr 28 9:45PM. A tornado could develop with this storm at any time. Seek shelter immediately! Check KCCI for the latest information. #iawx

Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected Wednesday afternoon and into the overnight, mainly over northern Iowa. Some storms could be severe, with hail and wind being the main concerns. Locally heavy rainfall may lead to localized ponding. #iawx

WPC issues Day 3 Slight Risk Excessive Rainfall Outlook at Jun 10, 19:35z for DMX wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/excessive_…

Check out the latest ISU Extension climate outlook blog: crops.extension.iastate.edu/post/june-12-2…

Have questions about the Hail that occured in NW and NC Iowa? Please check out the link below containing resources for Hail on corn and soybean. crops.extension.iastate.edu/post/hail-dama…

Storms expected after midnight tonight in W IA, moving E through the AM. Isolated strong to severe storms possible with gusty winds and locally heavy rain the main threats. More strong storms may occur Wednesday afternoon/eve depending the morning activity. #iawx

Severe storms with damaging wind are possible tonight, especially over northern Iowa. Stay weather-aware tonight! #iawx