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Hazardous Weather Outlook for west/southwest Iowa (updated 4-pm, 5/26)

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May 26th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

There is a slight risk for severe storms overnight in southwest Iowa. The main threats will be from winds and hail. Locally heavy rainfall will also be possible.

There is a slight risk of severe storms is in south central and southeast Iowa on Thursday into Thursday night. A marginal risk exists to the north across much of central Iowa, except for northern Iowa. Main concerns are from wind and hail. A tornado is possible too.

The threat of locally heavy rain continues into Thursday as well. A few thunderstorms remain possible late Sunday into Tuesday in central and western Iowa. Severe weather appears unlikely at this time.

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT… Spotter activation may be needed late tonight and Thursday.