(KLZA)-- The latest National Weather Service forecast is calling for a chance of severe thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening. 

There is an enhanced risk of severe storms along and south of the Platte River in Nebraska and toward I80 in Iowa. Some of these storms could contain very large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes. 

Locally heavy rainfall will also accompany any storms that develop, with a slight risk of excessive rainfall possible in southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa if storms can repeat over the same areas.

High to Very High Fire Danger can be expected across southwest
Iowa and parts of far southeast Nebraska this afternoon where
southerly winds will increase to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30
mph.
The frontal boundary remains stalled in the region Wednesday,which could trigger additional severe storms Wednesday afternoon and evening, generally south of Interstate 80.

There is an enhanced risk of severe storms Wednesday as well. There is a slight risk for severe storms across southeast Nebraska and southern Iowa again Thursday as the system finally makes its way out of the region.