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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
342 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

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342 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in southern Iowa
through mid evening. The severe risk is low overall, but a few
strong to severe storms are possible with the main threats of
damaging winds, large hail, and locally heavy rainfall. A few
funnel clouds are also possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Occasional storm chances persist through the end of the week,
including Thursday night and Friday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed today in southern Iowa.

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342 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight

A few showers are possible this afternoon but hazardous weather
is not expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Occasional storm chances persist through the end of the week,
including Thursday night and Friday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected today in northern Iowa.

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