Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms, some severe and tornadic, are occurring over portions of the Dakotas and Nebraska this evening. Other general thunderstorms are also ongoing over Minnesota, and western Iowa. With a weak cold front oriented north/south through the Dakotas and Nebraska, and associated weak low in South Dakota, the thunderstorms west of the state should slowly move east/southeast into western Iowa during the overnight hours. The cold front will make its' way into the state during the morning hours tomorrow and continue to travel slowly eastward. Thunderstorms are a good chance throughout the day, with the storms moving into mainly eastern Iowa for the early overnight Tuesday. Rainfall totals should range from a quarter to three-quarters of an inch with some higher amounts with the stronger thunderstorms.

Lows overnight tonight should be in the upper 50s to mid 60s from northeast to southwest. Highs tomorrow under some cloudy and rainy skies should only reach the mid 70s to mid 80s from northeast to southwest once again. Mid 50s to lower 60s lows on Tuesday night from northwest Iowa to the southeast portion of the state. Wednesday highs are expected to be near 80 in the northeast, gradually rising as you cross southwestward through the state; reaching the mid 80s in southwest Iowa. Overnight Wednesday lows should be within a few degrees of the 60-mark throughout the state.

The next storm system to enter the pictures looks to do so for the latter half of the week, Thursday night may begin some of the thunderstorms chances. But, the main show may come later on Friday and potentially into the weekend. More details on this storm system in later updates towards mid-week.