A marginal risk for severe thunderstorms has been added to the forecast for portions of northwest Iowa on Wednesday, October 28.
According to the Iowa Storm Chasing Network, thunderstorms could develop late Wednesday afternoon and continue into the evening as a strong weather system moves into the region.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed portions of northwest Iowa under a Level 1 out of 5, or Marginal Risk, for severe weather. While widespread severe storms are not expected, a few storms could become strong enough to produce isolated large hail and damaging wind gusts.
The severe weather threat remains conditional. Increased cloud cover and limited daytime heating could reduce the atmosphere’s ability to support severe thunderstorms.
Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts and be prepared for changing weather conditions as Wednesday approaches.
Forecasters will continue to evaluate the system as additional information becomes available.
Source: Iowa Storm Chasing Network.
