Thunderstorms are expected to develop over far southwest and southern Iowa around 3-4 p.m., and then race to the north and northeast through the late afternoon and evening hours. The storms should reach Des Moines and central Iowa between 4-6 p.

A round of severe weather is expected in central Iowa by Friday afternoon. These schools are closing early to get kids home before they hit.

Des Moines and much of the state now face a level 4 severe weather risk until 7 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

On May 3, 2025, the UFC will make its long-awaited return to Iowa, hosting UFC Fight Night at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. This event marks the UFC’s first visit to the state in over two decades, promising an electric atmosphere as local and traveling fans gather to witness top-tier MMA action.

The UFC announced on Wednesday that it will host an event in Des Moines for the first time in company history.

Late last night, the UFC officially announced their Des Moines card which will go down on May 3rd. While we’ve