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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
548 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026

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548 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

There is an Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) for severe storms today.
Storms are expected to move into the area after 6PM this evening,
continuing to move across Iowa tonight into Tuesday morning. 
Damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes are all possible.

Heavy rainfall is expected to occur at times with Monday's severe
storms. Flash flooding concerns are limited mainly to cities and 
towns.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

No hazardous weather is expected.



.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed Monday.

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