####018001445#### WOUS40 KWNS 210648 PWOSPC IAZ000-ILZ000-MNZ000-MOZ000-WIZ000-211800- PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 0147 AM CDT TUE MAY 21 2024 ...Severe thunderstorms expected over parts of the state of Iowa and vicinity this afternoon and tonight... * LOCATIONS... Iowa Northwestern Illinois Northern Missouri Southwestern Wisconsin Southeastern Minnesota * HAZARDS... Widespread damaging winds, some hurricane force Several tornadoes, a few intense Widespread large hail, some baseball size * SUMMARY... An outbreak of severe thunderstorms, including the potential for strong tornadoes, is probable today, peaking in the afternoon to early evening. The area most likely to be impacted will include the Mid to Lower Missouri Valley across the Mid to Upper Mississippi Valley to the Lake Michigan vicinity. Preparedness actions... Review your severe weather safety procedures for the possibility of dangerous weather today. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, weather.gov, or other media for watches and warnings. A watch means that conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms over the next several hours. If a severe thunderstorm warning is issued for your area, move to a place of safety, ideally in an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. && ..Edwards.. 05/21/2024 $$