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Forecast Through the Weekend

Isolated Severe Storms Possible Today

Rainfall Potential Through Tonight

April 2024 Review

Rounds of showers and storms are forecast today into tonight with another chance on Saturday, but there will also be plenty of dry time as well through the weekend.

There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 out of 5) of isolated severe storms today. Timing of the severe weather potential is between 8 AM and Noon mainly in eastern Iowa, and then from 2 PM to 10 PM mainly in Illinois. The primary risks are hail and damaging winds, but a tornado can't be ruled out.

Rounds of rain are expected through tonight. Areas west of the Mississippi River are favored for heavier rainfall amounts. Generally speaking, rainfall totals of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected. Some impacts include rising levels on creeks, streams and rivers, and ponding water on roads and in low spots.

April 2024 was about 1.5 to 2.5 degrees above normal. Precipitation totals ranged from about 0.5 inches below normal at Cedar Rapids to about 3 inches above normal at Burlington. The snowfall total at Dubuque was about 4.5 inches above normal. For more statistics, see weather.gov/dvn/Climate_monthly_04_2024