4-8-20 Waukee: Discussing storm potential today followed by windy conditions + a look ahead to the weekend. MG.

IA Video:

Here is a look at simulated radar from 8 AM this morning through 8 PM tonight.  SE IA looks to have the highest chance of seeing some severe potential with strong winds/ hail being the primary threat.  An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.  Please watch video for complete details.  

Here is a look at preferred rainfall totals through tomorrow morning.  Under an isolated stronger storms amounts of 0.5″ – 0.75″ will be possible.  Elsewhere higher precip is expected.  Please watch video for complete details.

As the cold front passes, very windy conditions are anticipated to follow.  Here is a look the the sustained winds around 6 PM today.  Gust as high as 25 – 35 MPH will be possible.  More details in the video.

Very windy conditions develop into Thursday as well here is a look at the sustained winds around 4 PM Thursday.  Gust as high as 35 MPH – 45 MPH will be possible.  Winds begin to die down into Friday.  

Here is a look at simulated radar from 1 PM Thursday through 1 PM Monday.  A few chances of precip will be possible this weekend.  Confidence is a bit lower deeper into the weekend.  More details discussed in the video.  

Temperature Charts: