A massive storm will sweep across the U.S. in 24 hours, bringing damaging winds, hail, and tornado threats to parts of Iowa.

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.

Be weather aware this afternoon from about 2 p.m. through 6 p.m. Friday afternoon and evening. An Enhanced (Level 3 of 5) risk now includes Lincoln toward Omaha and much of far eastern Nebraska. Strong storms are expected to move in from the south,