(Des Moines, Iowa) – The National Weather Service’ Hazardous Weather Outlook calls for showers and non-severe thunderstorms to linger this morning into afternoon. Tonight strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, mainly in southwest to central Iowa. The main hazards will be large hail and gusty winds along with localized heavy rainfall.

Additional thunderstorm chances are forecast later Thursday into early Friday with the severe hazards being better determined in the coming days. Spotters may be needed tonight and Thursday.