National Weather Service Des Moines IA 514 AM CDT Sat Aug 17 2019

Today and tonight: Strong to severe storms are possible late this afternoon and into the evening hours. The severe threats include large hail, damaging winds, and even a few tornadoes.

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Sunday through Friday: Isolated storms are possible Sunday night into Monday and again on Tuesday. The severe weather risk is low. Hot and humid conditions return to the state on Monday and Tuesday where heat index values look to top 100 degrees.

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotters are likely to be needed this afternoon and tonight.