After a quieter weekend, the weather pattern becomes more active tonight into Monday.Here’s what to expect:Scattered showers and storms overnight, mostly non-severe Severe weather more likely with a second round Monday afternoon Eastern Iowa at greatest risk Monday afternoon/eveningInteractive Radar | Weather Alerts | SkycamsSunday night storms expectedA couple rounds of rain are possible in Iowa between this evening and Monday morning. There’s a low chance one or two overnight storms produce some hail and possibly a few strong gusts. That chance is highest in southwest Iowa closest to the Missouri border. Most severe storms overnight should remain in Missouri and Kansas. Monday afternoon severe riskThunderstorms will be ongoing Monday morning with some heavy rainfall, but severe weather is not expected with this round. The severe threat comes from additional storms that will develop Monday afternoon. Eastern Iowa still has a level 3 of 5 “enhanced” risk for severe storms. Central Iowa has a lower risk, but still some chance for severe storms, especially near and east of the I-35 corridor.The severe threat starts as soon as 1 p.m.That’s when storms could fire along a front advancing east through the state. These storms will strengthen as they travel east-northeast. The line of storms will become severe as they move into eastern Iowa between 2-4 p.m. Hail, wind, and tornadoes are possible, especially for eastern and southeast parts of the state. The storms will reach places like Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Waterloo by 5-6 p.m. Here in central Iowa, our severe risk will be done by early evening.What still could change?Monday’s severe threat depends largely on what storms do in the morning. If those are widespread and linger longer, it will lower the likelihood of intense storms in the afternoon.Central Iowa’s risk also depends on the front’s location when storms form. It’s possible storms ignite when the front is still in western Iowa or don’t fire until it has traveled over into eastern Iowa. Those questions make Monday’s forecast more uncertain than a typical severe weather day. Keep an eye on weather across Iowa with KCCI’s skycamsWeather watchers can keep an eye on conditions by checking our skycam page, which shows aerial views from more than 25 sites across the state.How to make sure you get severe weather alerts on your phoneWhat’s the difference between a watch and a warning?» Subscribe to KCCI’s YouTube page» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play
After a quieter weekend, the weather pattern becomes more active tonight into Monday.
Here’s what to expect:
- Scattered showers and storms overnight, mostly non-severe
- Severe weather more likely with a second round Monday afternoon
- Eastern Iowa at greatest risk Monday afternoon/evening
Interactive Radar | Weather Alerts | Skycams
Sunday night storms expected
A couple rounds of rain are possible in Iowa between this evening and Monday morning.
There’s a low chance one or two overnight storms produce some hail and possibly a few strong gusts. That chance is highest in southwest Iowa closest to the Missouri border.
Most severe storms overnight should remain in Missouri and Kansas.
Monday afternoon severe risk
Thunderstorms will be ongoing Monday morning with some heavy rainfall, but severe weather is not expected with this round.
The severe threat comes from additional storms that will develop Monday afternoon.
Eastern Iowa still has a level 3 of 5 “enhanced” risk for severe storms. Central Iowa has a lower risk, but still some chance for severe storms, especially near and east of the I-35 corridor.
The severe threat starts as soon as 1 p.m.
That’s when storms could fire along a front advancing east through the state. These storms will strengthen as they travel east-northeast.
The line of storms will become severe as they move into eastern Iowa between 2-4 p.m. Hail, wind, and tornadoes are possible, especially for eastern and southeast parts of the state.
The storms will reach places like Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Waterloo by 5-6 p.m.
Here in central Iowa, our severe risk will be done by early evening.
What still could change?
Monday’s severe threat depends largely on what storms do in the morning. If those are widespread and linger longer, it will lower the likelihood of intense storms in the afternoon.
Central Iowa’s risk also depends on the front’s location when storms form. It’s possible storms ignite when the front is still in western Iowa or don’t fire until it has traveled over into eastern Iowa.
Those questions make Monday’s forecast more uncertain than a typical severe weather day.
Keep an eye on weather across Iowa with KCCI’s skycams
Weather watchers can keep an eye on conditions by checking our skycam page, which shows aerial views from more than 25 sites across the state.
How to make sure you get severe weather alerts on your phone
What’s the difference between a watch and a warning?
This content is imported from YouTube.
You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
» Subscribe to KCCI’s YouTube page
» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play
