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Officials with the National Weather Service in Des Moines say the weather will turn very active next week. After a pleasant day today (Sunday), a few storms return on Monday and Monday night. A greater threat for severe weather is expected Tuesday afternoon and evening. Along with that, thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are becoming more likely Tuesday evening and overnight into early Wednesday. Very cool Canadian air arrives Thursday evening and will last through Saturday. Lows will fall into the 30s and 40s at times!