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AWUS83 KDMX 250759 RWSDMX IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086- 092>097-251200- Weather Summary for Iowa National Weather Service Des Moines IA 259 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 Today: High pressure has slid over the Great Lakes resulting in winds mainly from the east or southeast across the state of Iowa this morning. While there were clear patches over eastern Iowa, clouds have spread over western and central Iowa. There may be a few sprinkles or a fleeting shower out there this morning, but the low level air is rather dry and any surface reports of rain has been scant. Temperatures range from around 40 degrees over far northeast Iowa to near 60 degrees over far southwest Iowa. Sunshine will be limited today with northeastern portions of the state having the highest chance of seeing some sunshine. Over southwest Iowa, some showers may occur with many places elsewhere in the state remaining dry. Tonight and beyond: Rain and storm chances increase later this evening into the morning hours of Friday from southwest to northeast over Iowa. While there will likely be a break in the showers and storms Friday later in the morning to early afternoon, strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast to develop later in the afternoon over portions of western Iowa and then move northeast and east into the evening hours. Large hail, a few tornadoes, and strong wind gusts will be possible with this activity. Additional strong to severe storm chances along with locally heavy rainfall are expected Saturday and then again Sunday over parts of the state. While it will not be stormy the entire weekend, anyone with outdoor plans should have a way to receive weather warnings and know where nearby shelter is located in case threatening weather nears your location. $$ Ansorge