(Des Moines, Iowa) – The National Weather Service’ latest severe weather outlook shows showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of western and central Iowa on Friday into Friday evening along with strong southeast winds. There will be an increasing threat for severe thunderstorms across western Iowa in the afternoon. These storms are expected to move east into the evening spreading the threat of severe weather into central Iowa. Large hail and a few tornadoes are the main threat with these storms along with localized heavy rainfall. Be weather aware throughout Friday and be prepared to seek shelter should a warning be issued for your location!