The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has posted an elevated risk of severe weather for today. A trough is currently moving eastward across the Central Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley region. A cold front will extend off this trough, spanning across the Dakotas and into Kansas and Oklahoma. These features should arrive later tonight …
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Disaster Emergency Declared for Five Counties in Iowa
Iowa Governor Terry E. Branstad declared a proclamation of disaster emergency for Cedar, Lyon, Plymouth, Pocahontas, and Sioux counties due to overnight storms across the area. “The Governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to prepare for, respond to and recover from the effects of storms and flooding. These resources may be used for …
Three EF-1 Tornadoes Confirmed in Iowa, More Results Coming (Updated June 17th 6:00 PM)
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has confirmed two tornado tracks near Clarksville, Iowa along with thunderstorm wind damage. The first tornado was an EF-1 with an estimated peak wind speed of 110 MPH. The total path length of this tornado was 3.1 miles with a max width of 250 yard. It started …
Flash Flood Warning for E Sioux/NW Clay/O’Brien/Osceola/Plymouth/SE Lyon/W Cherokee/W Dickinson/Woodbury until 2:00 PM
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A * FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR… EASTERN SIOUX COUNTY IN NORTHWEST IOWA NORTHWESTERN CLAY COUNTY IN NORTHWEST IOWA O’BRIEN COUNTY IN NORTHWEST IOWA OSCEOLA COUNTY IN NORTHWEST IOWA PLYMOUTH COUNTY IN NORTHWEST IOWA SOUTHEASTERN LYON COUNTY IN NORTHWEST IOWA WESTERN CHEROKEE COUNTY IN NORTHWEST IOWA WESTERN …
Flash Flood Warning for Lyon/NW Plymouth/W Sioux until 2:00 PM
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A * FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR… LYON COUNTY IN NORTHWEST IOWA NORTHERN UNION COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA NORTHWESTERN PLYMOUTH COUNTY IN NORTHWEST IOWA SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA WESTERN SIOUX COUNTY IN NORTHWEST IOWA * UNTIL 200 PM CDT * AT 1048 AM …
Moderate Risk of Severe Weather Today
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has posted a moderate risk of severe weather across western Iowa. Tornadoes, very large hail, an organized damaging wind threat, and flash flooding is all possible later tonight with this system. A system across northwest Iowa and Minnesota is currently producing some elevated storms with a large hail …
Enhanced Risk of Severe Weather Today; All Modes of Severe Weather Possible
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has posted a enhanced risk of severe weather over the state today. All modes of severe weather will be possible, including large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes, and flash flooding. One variable that could ‘make or break’ this threat is the possibility of ongoing morning storms across South Dakota …
Flash Flood Watch for Northwest Iowa from 7PM Tonight through Tomorrow
A new Flash Flood Watch has been issued for northwest Iowa from 7:00 PM tonight to 7:00 AM tomorrow morning (6:00 AM for Monona county). The upcoming severe weather system is expected to bring very heavy rain to the area with two to three inches expected in the watch area with localized amounts to four inches …
3:00 PM Severe Weather Update: Watch Likely this Afternoon
Thunderstorms across north central Iowa are continuing to weaken and move off to the east. These storms do not pose a severe weather threat and should be out of the state by 4:00 PM. Small hail, heavy rain, and gusty winds will be the primary threats with the stronger storms there. The newest story …
Severe Weather Expected Today with Large Hail and Damaging Winds Primary Threats
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has posted a moderate risk of severe weather over a large area of Iowa for today. Very large hail to 2″ in diameter, widespread damaging winds to 80 MPH, and an isolated tornado or two will be possible with the system today. A southerly low-level jet will …