(4:48-a.m. report) – The National Weather Service in Des Moines says there is the potential for severe weather today over most of Northern, and parts of Western & Central, Iowa.  Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are the main features of any storms that form. The primary severe thunderstorm threats will be large hail and strong winds. The storms should begin to form late this afternoon, and continue at intervals through Thursday night.

Additional severe storm specific information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/dmx/dsssevere. The NWS will update the potential for severe storms this evening, unless earlier warranted.