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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
243 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026

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243 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight

There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe storms today.
All modes of severe storms are possible. Storms are expected to
develop in south central Iowa late this afternoon, continuing
across Iowa overnight through Sunday morning.

Heavy rainfall is expected to occur at times this evening into
early Sunday, largely over far southern Iowa. Flash flooding
concerns are limited, with the highest risk in urban areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

An active weather pattern will continue Sunday and Monday, with
chances for severe thunderstorms both days. Details of timing,
location, and hazard types will be better determined in the coming
days as each day of storms will impact details of the next.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed at times through Monday.

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