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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
3 hours
6:21 AM: Dense fog is reducing visibility to below a quarter of a mile in many areas early this morning - please use caution when driving as visibility may change very quickly. The good news is that the sun is coming up and will dissipate the fog quickly. #iowaweather
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
4 hours
A round of showers and thunderstorms is forecast late tonight and Saturday morning, otherwise the forecast is quiet through the weekend. More storms likely late Monday into Tuesday. #iowaweather
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
5 hours
Dense Fog Advisory Until 8 AM CDT This Friday Morning Please be aware - pockets of dense fog have developed over much of the region. Visibility may change rapidly over a short distance while traveling through the region this Friday morning commute. Please drive carefully. #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
7 hours
Fog is Developing over Much of Central Iowa this Morning - expect the fog to last into the morning commute. Visibility will vary quite a bit over a short distance. Be prepared for rapid changes in driving conditions this morning. #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
13 hours
Recent moderate to heavy rains and diminishing drought conditions have allowed river flooding to return to parts of central IA. A River Flood Warning has been issued for the E Fork Des Moines River @ Algona. More info can be found here - #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
15 hours
After a pleasant Fri., shower & storm chances return to the forecast late Fri night into Sat. A few stronger storms are possible mainly overnight into early Sat. SW, but the threats will continue to be monitored. Rain/storms end through the afternoon hours Sat. Mostly dry Sun.
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
18 hours
Although the NW half of the area has dried out early this PM, showers 🙴 few storms continue tonight across the S/SE. Locally heavy rainfall may cause additional ponding of water and localized flooding issues. If you encounter a flooded roadway remember turn around, don't drown!
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
20 hours
Numerous reports of water over some roads in especially rural portions of the counties included in this flash flood warning. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Turn around, don't drown! #iawx
@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
20 hours
Flash Flood Warning including Albia IA, Corydon IA and Eddyville IA until 7:30 PM CDT
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
20 hours
Flash Flood Warning including Albia IA, Corydon IA and Eddyville IA until 7:30 PM CDT
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
22 hours
Here's the latest drought monitor for the state of Iowa with data up through Tuesday (April 30). Overall improvements have been noted, especially over northwest and far southern Iowa. There has also been a small decrease in the D3 drought. See more here:
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
1 day
A line of storms is moving toward the DSM Metro and central Iowa early this morning. Heavy rainfall may cause brief disruptions and hazards for the morning rush! Estimated time through DSM is 6am-7am. #IAwx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
1 day
⛈️⛈️ Wet conditions today. Rain chances diminish west this afternoon, then further east by this evening and tonight. A few strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon, but widespread severe weather is unlikely. #IAwx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
2 days
A few periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected through Thursday evening. Two periods with a few strong storms and heavy rain potential. The first is later tonight/Thu morning area wide. The second is over southeast Iowa Thu afternoon/evening. #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
2 days
4/30 - Southern Iowa Tornado Update Damage was assessed in northern Wayne County (near Millerton) from Tuesday evening's storms. Damage to a machine shed, barn, and trees were consistent of a tornado with an EF0 rating, with estimated peak winds of 85 mph. #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
2 days
Due to severe weather potential on Thursday, May 2nd, the Virtual Advanced Spotter Training has been cancelled & rescheduled for 630-800 PM on Tuesday, May 21st. Registration for the May 21st rescheduled virtual class is available at the link below...
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
2 days
⛈️ More showers and storms on the way! Chances ramp up by late in day, becoming likely overnight into Thursday. Widespread 1-2" of rainfall possible. The severe weather threat looks low at this time. #IAwx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
3 days
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Ottumwa IA, Eldon IA and Agency IA until 9:45 PM CDT
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
3 days
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Melrose IA and Hiteman IA until 8:45 PM CDT. This storm will contain golf ball sized hail!
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
3 days
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Ottumwa IA, Albia IA and Eldon IA until 9:15 PM CDT. This storm will contain golf ball sized hail!
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
3 days
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Russell IA, Lovilia IA and Melrose IA until 8:45 PM CDT. This storm will contain golf ball sized hail!
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