Weather wet and turbulent is in forecast for much of Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Wet and turbulent weather have been forecast for much of Iowa.

The National Weather Service said there’s a slight chance of tornadoes, damaging winds and hail Wednesday and Thursday in addition to up to 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) of rain.

The threat for severe weather Thursday is more likely in southern Iowa than the rest of the state, forecasters said .

Wednesday’s early rain was expected to cease by early afternoon, the service said, but a second round of rain should fall late and into early Thursday morning.

Minor river flooding in northern Iowa could occur by the weekend, the weather service said.