Strong storms — some of them severe — are likely across much of Iowa Friday evening and into the night, according to forecasters.

Today is a Weather Alert day across Iowa.Thunderstorms developed over far southwest and southern Iowa earlier today. The storms are arriving in Des Moines and central Iowa before hitting northern and eastern Iowa by 8 p.

A massive storm will sweep across the U.S. in 24 hours, bringing damaging winds, hail, and tornado threats to parts of Iowa.

A strong spring storm will bring the first severe weather threat of the year to eastern Iowa on Friday. Damaging winds will be the primary concern with a line o

The first thunderstorm of the season is expected to bring severe weather to Iowa this (Friday) afternoon and evening, with damaging winds, possible tornadoes, and large hail in the forecast, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Dangerous weather conditions will peak Saturday, with one of the most prolific tornado-producing setups in years expected to develop over the Deep South — with disastrous results likely.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued in portions of eastern Iowa for the potential for strong winds Friday evening. Additional watches are expected to th