A new weather briefing from the National Weather Service office in Des Moines is warning Iowans to prepare for a stretch of potentially dangerous weather over the next couple of days.
Forecasters say both Thursday and Friday could bring strong to severe storms, along with periods of heavy rainfall. The risk begins Thursday, mainly impacting central and eastern parts of the state, before expanding to include most of Iowa on Friday.
Meteorologists are watching conditions that could support severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and heavy downpours. The added concern is the potential for localized flooding if storms repeatedly move over the same areas.
Residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware, especially as conditions can change quickly during severe weather events. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive alerts and be prepared to take shelter if warnings are issued.
The full briefing, including timing details and threat levels, is available through the National Weather Service’s Des Moines office.
