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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
251 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026

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251 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is elevated fire danger over northwest Iowa this afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms
across much Iowa on Friday. Damaging winds and tornadoes are the
primary threats. Large hail is also possible.

Freezing temperatures are expected in northern Iowa Friday night
and across much of the area Saturday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected today.

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