Watching Storms in Eastern Iowa

Thunderstorms capable of producing 60mph winds and small hail in eastern Iowa continue to move to the east and southeast tonight. With plenty of moisture in place (dewpoints are well into the 70s at this hour) and an upper-level disturbance moving across the Mississippi River tonight, these storms may maintain their severe characteristics as they head into northern Illinois late this evening and early Saturday morning. Although some of the most potent storms may curve southeast of our area, brief heavy downpours are still possible after midnight as more showers and storms move toward our area. We'll continue to watch things.