10:49P UPDATE: The severe threat has ended across the entire area.
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm WATCH until 10PM.
Timing: 6P-10P
Hazards:
Large Hail: Moderate
Damaging Winds: Moderate
Tornadoes: Low
Heavy Rain/Flash Flooding: High
A cluster of severe thunderstorms across portions of northeastern Iowa will continue to move eastward with further severe storm development to the south of this cluster across eastern portions of Iowa. These storms will pose a threat of damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes as they progress eastward this evening affecting the local area after 6PM. Very heavy rainfall is also likely as well with plenty of moisture present across the area.
Be sure to seek shelter in a sturdy structure or basement should a warning be issued for your area and stay away from windows.
