Severe Storms Tonight? KWWL Weather Alert Delivers Hour-by-Hour Forecast for Eastern Iowa

Eastern Iowans should keep weather radios and phone alerts on loud tonight—Storm Track 7 has issued a RED ALERT Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of the KWWL viewing area until 4 a.m. What to Expect Overnight • Timing: The main line of storms races east across Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque and Iowa City between midnight and 4 a.m. • Threats: 60–75 mph wind gusts, penny-size hail and torrential rain capable of ponding on roads; an isolated, brief tornado can’t be ruled out. • Counties in the watch: Black Hawk, Bremer, Benton, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Linn and 15+ others highlighted by Storm Track 7 meteorologists. Travel & Power Tips • Secure patio furniture, trampolines and yard décor. • Charge phones and flashlights in case of scattered outages. • If you must drive, slow down—blinding downpours will reduce visibility to near zero at times. Behind the Front: Mid-Week Cool-Down Once the squall line departs around daybreak, temperatures tumble from the upper 80s to the low 70s by Wednesday afternoon. Intermittent showers linger through lunch, then skies gradually clear as a refreshing north breeze ushers in less humid air. Extended Storm Track 7 Forecast • Thursday: Partly sunny, 74 °F; crisp morning lows in the mid-50s. • Friday: Similar—sun/cloud mix and 74 °F. • Saturday: Seasonable 74 °F, light southeast breeze, outdoor plans look good. • Sunday–Monday: A warmer, muggier push returns; highs climb into the upper 70s with late-day clouds and a 20 % chance of scattered showers both evenings. Why Tonight’s System Matters July has already delivered nearly 150 % of normal rainfall to portions of eastern Iowa. Additional one-inch downpours could trigger quick urban flooding, especially where storm drains are clogged with summer debris. Stay Connected Live Doppler radar loops, hour-by-hour updates and county-specific push alerts are continuously updated in the free KWWL Storm Track 7 app and on the “Weather” tab at KWWL.com. Bookmark the site or ask your smart speaker for the “latest K-W-W-L weather” so you never miss a watch or warning. Bottom Line From Waterloo to Dubuque, tonight’s severe wind potential is the highest we’ve seen this month. Review your safety plan now, keep KWWL weather sources handy, and be ready to head to an interior room if a warning pops for your county. After the storms, cooler, more comfortable summer days arrive just in time for the weekend.