The National Weather Service has issued an extension for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 205, which will remain in effect until 1 AM CDT on Saturday. This watch covers several counties across Iowa, including:
Central Iowa
- Poweshiek County
South Central Iowa
- Clarke County
- Lucas County
- Mahaska County
- Marion County
- Monroe County
Southeast Iowa
- Wapello County
Affected Cities:
Residents in the following cities should be on alert: Albia, Chariton, Grinnell, Knoxville, Osceola, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, and Pella.
Primary Threats:
- Damaging Winds: Expect scattered damaging winds, with gusts potentially reaching up to 80 mph.
- Large Hail: There’s a likelihood of scattered large hail, with some hailstones possibly exceeding 3.5 inches in diameter.
- Tornadoes: The possibility of one or two tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
