Stormy Weekend

Showers & Thunderstorms are likely to be seen throughout the weekend, especially over areas of western Iowa. Currently, tornado watch has been issued for areas of SD/NE that are bordering the state. These thunderstorms may move into the state later tonight, however significant severe weather is not expected thanks to cloud cover persisting for the remainder of the day. Expect highs in the lower 60s to the low 70s possible in southwest Iowa where some clearing may occur. Continued risk of showers, possible thunderstorms persists into tonight. Lows with the cloud cover will remain mild in the mid 50s to lower 60s...

Tomorrows' risk of severe weather is increased over portions of western Iowa, especially towards the nighttime hours. The system causing severe weather today doesn't move much, allowing the severe weather threat to once again be favored over NE/KS and southward. But, the continued convection into the nighttime hours should spread into western Iowa and pose a possible severe threat. Other areas of Iowa will also see the chance of thunderstorms/showers much like today and the days before. Highs Saturday will be much warmer with some sunshine in the forecast; upper 60s to some lower 80s seems likely with lows mild once again with clouds/rain, ranging from lower 50s to some mid 60s.

Sundays' forecast doesn't change much, with showers/thunderstorms likely in the western parts of the state during the day. Continued development and movement will push these into most of central Iowa by the night as well. Severe weather on Sunday is a much better risk, as the SPC has put much of the state in at least a slight risk area for severe weather. This threat could become much better defined later as the system evolves, once again this system is still the one causing severe weather in KS/NE and other areas today and tomorrow; finally making its' way into Iowa for Sunday. Highs during the day should range between 70 and 80, with lows in the upper 50s & lower 60s.