(IowaStormCenter.com) — A strong storm system will bring heavy rainfall to the entire forecast area Monday through Tuesday, then wind extending through Thursday.
An upper-level low will bring a surge of warm air northward into Iowa on Monday with heavy rain increasing over southern Iowa 5-7am, then central Iowa around 7-10am.
The rain will finally push into northern Iowa around 10am-12pm Monday with this activity tapering off from south to north late Monday night through early Tuesday morning.
Additional wrap around moisture is anticipated during the day Wednesday with a quick shot of snow showers before the system exits.
A widespread 0.50-1.50″ of rain is likely across the southeast half and then slightly higher with 1-2″ over northern Iowa to encompass the track of the system.
Additionally, southeast winds will increase Monday afternoon with gusts of 35-45 MPH from central to eastern Iowa and less far northwest.
Then a final round of strong northwest winds will hit Tuesday through Thursday with gusts of 30-50 MPH. Another update will be available later as we fine-tune the snow shower and wind threat.
– Meteorologist Maurer –
