The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has posted a moderate risk of severe weather for today. Several ingredients have came together for a severe weather outbreak tomorrow with several violent tornadoes, widespread large hail to two inches in diameter, damaging winds, and flash flooding all possible. An upper level trough is expected to move into the …
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Severe Weather Possible Today; MODERATE Risk of Severe Weather Tomorrow
After a quick day of rest, it looks like additional chance for thunderstorms (potentially severe ones) will return to the area through Monday. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has posted an elevated risk of severe weather over Iowa today. A large upper level system in the northwest is currently in the process of dropping …
Moderate Risk of Severe Thunderstorms Today; Large Hail and Tornadoes Primary Threats
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has posted a Moderate Risk of Severe Weather over a large portion of Iowa today. A large upper trough is expected to move into the Plains on Thursday, accompanied by a low pressure center and warm front combo that will stretch across northern Iowa and serve as a focal …
Possible Watch across Northern Iowa this Evening
Severe Weather Possible Late Tonight and Again Tomorrow
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has posted an elevated risk of severe weather over northern Iowa today. A deep trough will move into the High Plains today in conjunction with a low pressure center in Nebraska and Kansas and a front over the Upper Mississippi Valley. A large and strong cap will be in place over …
Spring growth update #7
We started off May very cool and wet with highs in the upper 40s and lower in the upper 30s but the last few days have been wonderful, sunny with highs in the middle 70s and we have significantly progressed in our growing season. This week Crab Apples and Lilacs have joined other spring …
Spring growth update #6
Another week has past and another week into spring we have progressed! This week featured some warm days and we had lots of rain. Between last week and this week here in the Fairmount Park neighborhood of Des Moines we have seen 2.67″ of rain, and temperatures have been in the 60s and 70s. …
EF1 Tornado Confirmed in Wapello, Keokuk, and Johnson Counties with 48 Mile Total Path Length
From NWS Des Moines for Wapello County Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 108 MPH Path Length: 3.19 Miles Path Width: 150 Yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start: 4/27/2014 3:20 PM – 3.45 Miles East of Highland Center or about 7.5 miles east of the Ottumwa airport End: 4/27/2014 3:24 PM – About 4.75 Miles Northeast of Highland Center or about 9.75 Miles Northeast …
Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Watch Likely by 3PM
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma says that a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Watch may be needed soon due to severe weather potential increasing through this afternoon across southeastern Iowa. Several supercells will be possible across this area with large hail, tornadoes, and isolated damaging winds the primary threat.
More Severe Weather Again on Monday
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has posted an enhanced risk of severe weather for Des Moines, Louisa, Henry, and southeastern Washington counties in southeast Iowa and an elevated risk expanding out not too far from that. A marginal risk exists for central and western Iowa. Storms are expected to begin firing in …