DES MOINES, Iowa - Severe storms are possible across the region from Nebraska through Iowa and into Illinois this weekend.
Most of Iowa, the Southeast Corner of Nebraska, and Southwest Illinois are at highest risk in our region, including the major population areas of Omaha, Des Moines, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, Dubuque, and Davenport and all of Southern Iowa.
A Flash Flood watch is posted for this afternoon through Sunday morning for most of these areas Very Heavy rain is possible.
2-3 inches of rain is possible in Des Moines and Ames, much of Southwest Iowa, a pocket around Ottumwa in Southeastern Iowa, and the region Northeast of Fort Dodge into Mason City.
1.5 to 2 inches of rain is possible in many other parts of Iowa, including Council Bluffs, Fort Dodge, Osceola, Marshalltown, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, Dubuque, and Davenport.
The threat of heavy rain in Nebraska starts just south of Omaha, and extends into the Southeast corner of the state.
In the Quad Cities area the Mississippi River is now expected to move back into Major Flood state late next week after the heavy rain that is expected in Davenport and Moline, as well as to the north along the Mississippi River valley.
If severe weather develops, listen to your nearest iHeartMedia News Radio Station:
See National Weather Service storm and rain maps below.
IOWA:
AM 1430 KASI Ames
AM 1040 WHO Des Moines
AM 600 WMT Cedar Rapids
IOWA-ILLINOIS:
AM 1420 WOC Davenport
NEBRASKA-IOWA:
AM 1110 KFAB Omaha