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Strong Thunderstorm Alert Issued for Southern Poweshiek, Monroe, Marion, Wapello, and Mahaska

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Storm Details (as of 11:01 AM CDT)

  • Location: 5 miles NE of Oskaloosa
  • Movement: South at 40 mph
  • Hazards:
    • Wind gusts between 50–55 mph
    • Additional rainfall up to 1 inch

Possible Impacts

  • Tree limbs may be knocked down
  • Unsecured items may be blown around
  • Ponding of water on roads
  • Low visibility while driving
  • Minor flooding in small streams and creeks

Affected Locations Include

Ottumwa, Oskaloosa, Pella, Knoxville, Albia, Montezuma, New Sharon, Eddyville, Knoxville Raceway, Lake Red Rock, and more.

What You Should Do

  • If you’re outdoors, seek shelter in a sturdy building
  • Secure loose objects like patio furniture or trash bins
  • Avoid driving through water-covered roads
  • Be cautious of rapidly changing weather conditions

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