TORNADO WATCH SUNDAY EVENING...

Strong thunderstorms will move through portions of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri late Sunday. The greatest risk is likely south of I-80 for tornadoes, large hail and strong winds. Here's the Tornado Watch:

Here's a graphic from the National Weather Service in Des Moines highlighting the locations and hazards:

The tornado risk will gradually lower as the night goes on, but storms with strong winds and hail will continue overnight to the southeast of the Quad Cities:

We'll dry out on Monday and temperatures will be in the 80s -- not quite as toasty as Sunday but still on the mild side:

Tuesday will be even warmer and potentially record breaking:

A fall front comes in and brings in fall weather for Wednesday:

And Thursday:

Stay alert to warnings tonight, then fall is around the bend

RK