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[NWS Des Moines @NWSDesMoines]

Tuesday night severe weather: There is a Slight Risk for severe weather with damaging winds and large hail being the primary threats. The highest confidence in storms is in northern and western Iowa. #iawx

[NWS Des Moines @NWSDesMoines]

Wednesday severe weather: there's an Enhanced Risk for severe weather for the northeast quarter of Iowa. Showers and storms will be possible through the day, becoming severe after 3pm. Hail will be the main threat, damaging winds and tornadoes seconday. #iawx

[NWS Des Moines @NWSDesMoines]

Thursday Severe Weather: There is an Enhanced Risk in southeast Iowa on Thursday with all severe weather hazards possible. Storms will be moving faster compared to Tuesday and Wednesday, with storms moving at 45mph. #iawx

[NWS Des Moines @NWSDesMoines]

Flood waters are hard enough to see during the day, and nearly impossible to see at night. With most of our heavy rain expected overnight, flooded roads will be difficult to see. Never drive into flooded roads! #TurnAroundDontDrown #IAwx

[NWS Des Moines @NWSDesMoines]

SEVERE WEATHER RISK TONIGHT:

Central IA 5-11 PM. Severe storms move ENE, highest risk S/SW IA.

Main threats: 70-75 mph gusts, large hail, & embedded tornadoes.

Saturated ground means quick flash flooding. Have multiple ways to get warnings!

[NWS Des Moines @NWSDesMoines]

🧵🪡 Our full briefing on the severe weather today can be found here: https://t.co/E2HKH7XkgC #IAwx (4/4)

[NWS Des Moines @NWSDesMoines]

It's an active weather day ahead for Iowa! We expect the main round of severe storms from 2-11 PM with all hazards possible including wind, hail, and tornadoes. Isolated flash flooding is possible today with minor river rises in the coming days. Stay weather aware today!

[NWS Des Moines @NWSDesMoines]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Des Moines IA, West Des Moines IA and Ankeny IA until 11:15 PM CDT

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

Be prepared for severe weather in Iowa tonight. Large #hail & damaging #wind will be the main hazards.

⚠️ Be weather aware
🏠 Make a plan now for sheltering
📲 Have multiple ways to get alerts

https://t.co/vjlYFIgcZy #ReadyIA #SevereWeather

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

Unlike a tornado that spins in a circle, a derecho is a long-lived straight-line windstorm. Because the winds move in a straight line, they can flatten entire cornfields, topple miles of power lines, and snap sturdy trees like toothpicks. learn more https://t.co/HYtDiPHM0O.#SWAW

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

Severe storms bring more than just rain—large hail and damaging winds can be life-threatening.
Safety Tips:
🏠 Move indoors & stay away from windows.
🚗 Pull over safely & stay inside your vehicle.
🐄 Ensure livestock have overhead shelter.
https://t.co/BHFAq4CfkY

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, and today we’re talking Wind & Hail safety. Did you know straight-line winds can exceed 100 mph? That’s enough to flip cars and take down trees.
Learn more : https://t.co/BHFAq4BHvq
#SWAW2026 #WeatherReady

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

🚨 📢 Don't forget the annual statewide #tornado #drill will take place on Wednesday, March 25, beginning at 10 AM.

Your participation is key to enhancing community ✅ preparedness. It's also a great time to review communication plans.

https://t.co/vjlYFIgcZy #ReadyIA #SWAW

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

Today's #SWAW focus = tornado safety. 🌪️

There is a lot of misinformation about tornadoes. When tornado myths are believed, it can be life-threatening. Know the difference between #tornado fact & fiction.

https://t.co/tPpe4KdHCm #ReadyIA

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

It's day 2 of #SWAW, & today's focus= 🌪️.

Do you know where to go? Tornadoes can destroy buildings, flip cars & create deadly flying debris. Make a plan & always know where to go wherever you may be!

https://t.co/LWlenTcQQ1 #ReadyIA

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

It only takes 1 strike of lightning ⚡️ to change your life forever, either by direct or indirect contact. If a thunderstorm is threatening, & you hear thunder or see #lightning, it’s imperative to seek shelter.

https://t.co/vjlYFIgcZy #ReadyIA #SWAW

[NWS Des Moines @NWSDesMoines]

Today is the start of Iowa’s Severe Weather Awareness Week. Today we'll focus on lightning safety! If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to pose an immediate threat. When thunder roars go indoors! #SeverePrep #IAwx #SWAW

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

It's #SWAW⚡️safety day!

Did you know that outdoor activities are responsible for 6 out of 10 lightning deaths? According to @LtgSafeCouncil, the activities that contribute the most are water-related, like fishing, boating, & swimming.

https://t.co/vjlYFIgcZy #ReadyIA

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

It's #SWAW, & today's focus is ⚡️ safety.

#Lightning 🌩️ can be scary, damaging & potentially deadly, but not everything you’ve heard about it is true. Know the difference between lightning fact & fiction.

https://t.co/jpSZ0mGQ9M #ReadyIA

[DSM Public Works @dmdpw]

✅ UPDATE: Snow Ordinance lifted. Spreaders continue to apply salt to main roadways, but all parking restrictions have been lifted.

Remember, the latest on snow removal and parking restrictions is always available at https://t.co/NDbifiskTg.

[DSM Public Works @dmdpw]

❄️SNOW ORDINANCE: No parking on SNOW ROUTES beginning at 7PM Sunday.

Salt spreaders are currently patrolling main roads and applying material as needed. Full plowing efforts will begin after 7PM if necessary.

Please use caution on the road. Updates at https://t.co/NDbifiskTg.