The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 465, which is in effect until 9 PM CDT this evening for numerous areas in Iowa. This watch includes 41 counties, primarily affecting central, north central, northeast, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Iowa.
Counties Under Watch:
- Central Iowa: Boone, Dallas, Grundy, Hamilton, Hardin, Jasper, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Story, Tama, Webster
- North Central Iowa: Butler, Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Worth, Wright
- Northeast Iowa: Black Hawk, Bremer
- South Central Iowa: Appanoose, Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Ringgold, Union, Warren, Wayne
- Southeast Iowa: Davis, Wapello
- Southwest Iowa: Adair, Adams, Cass, Taylor
- West Central Iowa: Audubon, Carroll, Greene, Guthrie
Cities Affected Include: Ackley, Adel, Albia, Atlantic, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Iowa Falls, Marshalltown, Mason City, and many more.
Primary Threats:
- Scattered damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible.
- A tornado or two may occur.
Probability Table:
- Probability of 2 or more tornadoes: 20%
- Probability of 1 or more strong tornadoes (EF2-EF5): <2%
- Probability of 10 or more severe wind events: 40%
- Probability of 1 or more wind events >= 75 mph: 20%
- Probability of 10 or more severe hail events: 10%
- Probability of 1 or more hail events >= 2 inches: <5%
- Probability of 6 or more combined severe hail/wind events: 60%
Mean Storm Motion: Northeast at 35 mph.
Residents are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions as the storm approaches. For updates, continue to monitor local news and weather services.
Stay safe, and we will keep you informed.
