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A big warm-up is coming to Iowa! Highs climb from the 40s–60s today, into the 50s–70s Thursday, then 60s–80s Friday, and 70s–80s Saturday across the state. A great stretch of mild, dry weather to wash off that winter grime.

Just took until halfway into March for me to finally see some sun dogs this winter 🙃 can almost follow them for a full halo and there’s a bit of a pillar too! @NWSDesMoines @IAStormChasing

I-80 Eastbound is blocked near Malcom, Iowa due to a crash. This video is as of 8:40PM Sunday. #iawx #iowa

I-35 from Ames to the Minnesota state line is closed. I-80 from Des Moines to I-880(previously known as I-680) in western Iowa is closed

Here are the latest warnings as of 7PM Saturday. As a reminder, a blizzard warning will be in effect from Sunday morning through Monday morning. The blizzard warning will be in effect due to the crazy strong winds blowing around the snow and reducing visibilities. Not because the amount of snow.

Winter Storm Watch Issued for Northern Iowa – Blizzard Conditions Possible This Weekend A potentially significant winter storm is now targeting parts of the Upper Midwest this weekend, and far northern Iowa is officially under a Winter Storm Watch. Timing: Saturday Night → Monday Morning Wind Gusts: Up to 50+ mph Snowfall: 6+ inches possible Impacts: Blizzard conditions, near-zero visibility, and dangerous travel Stay tuned for updates from Iowa Storm Chasing Network as this storm develops. #iawx #mnwx #wiwx #sdwx

Possible video of the tornado over Donnellson, Iowa tonight @NWSQuadCities. Filmed by one of our followers SE of Donnellson, looking NW.

A tornado watch has been issued until 11:00 PM Tuesday evening. #ilwx #iawx

The @NWSSPC has added a moderate risk of severe weather from central Illinois into northwest Indiana for the potential for multiple strong to intense tornadoes (EF2-3+). #ilwx #inwx #illinois #indiana #tornado

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@IAStormChasing Wouldn't it be nice to get this the same day. I'm receiving this on Saturday 11:30. For Friday night forecast.

A tornado watch has been issued for portions of central and southwest Iowa until 10PM this evening.

@MassHoleGirl89 I think that may be a little far north to worry too much.

There is also a 15% chance of severe hail across parts of the state. With a Level 1 hail intensity, some storms could produce hail larger than 2 inches in diameter. A 15% probability of damaging winds is also in place. With a Level 1 wind intensity, some storms could produce wind gusts up to 74 mph. Because storms will be moving quickly, it will be important to stay weather aware Friday afternoon and evening and have a way to receive warnings quickly. More updates will be provided as new forecast information becomes available.

Storms are expected to begin developing after 4 PM Friday and will move across the state through the evening. The severe weather threat should move out of Iowa by around midnight. Storms are expected to move east-northeast at around 50 mph, meaning conditions could change quickly as storms pass through communities. There is currently a 5% tornado probability from northeast Iowa through central and southern Iowa. The outlook also includes a Level 1 tornado intensity, meaning that if tornadoes develop, some could reach up to EF2 strength.

The latest outlook from the Storm Prediction Center continues to show a risk for severe weather across much of Iowa on Friday afternoon and evening. A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) remains in place for much of the state, while north-central and northwest Iowa are currently under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5).

We are still watching the potential for severe weather Friday afternoon into early evening. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a slight risk of severe weather for most of the state of Iowa. The primary threats will be large hail and damaging wind gusts but tornadoes also appear possible. Stay tuned for more updates as things will continue to update the closer we get to Friday afternoon.

Confidence continues to rise for a strong to severe storm setup Friday, with the Storm Prediction Center placing most of Iowa in a Slight Risk. A cold front will move into the state late Friday afternoon into the evening, bringing classic springtime ingredients supportive of strong storms. Current guidance keeps Iowa in the warm sector into Friday night, with storm chances increasing as the front arrives from the west. Higher severe probabilities are expected just south of the Iowa/Missouri border and extending south toward Oklahoma, where the setup currently looks more favorable. There is still some spread in the exact timing, but confidence in a strong thunderstorm risk Friday evening/night is growing. #iawx #iowa #severeweather #weatherupdate

The Storm Prediction Center has expanded the Day 5 outlook (for Friday) farther north, now placing parts of southern Iowa in a slight risk for severe weather. Friday is shaping up to be a warm one across southern Iowa, with afternoon highs expected to climb into the upper 60s to near 70°. That warmth and increasing moisture could help fuel storms late in the week. It’s still several days out, and details will continue to change — but this is definitely something we’ll be keeping an eye on as we move through the week. #iawx #iowaweather #iowa #severeweather

@Sable515 Looks like it won’t happen

@IAStormChasing how is this snowfall for Sunday looking for central Iowa ?

High temperatures will be warming up to end the week. Highs on Friday (pictured below) will range from the upper 40s to upper 60s across the state of Iowa. Winds will also be breezy. Wind gusts out of the west/southwest of 20 to 30-mph will be likely. #iawx #Iowa #IowaWeather #WeatherUpdate #temperature #weatherforecast