Iowa weather: Scattered severe storms follow heat for much of the state
Iowa weather: Scattered severe storms follow heat for much of the state
GOOD NEWS. TODD MAGEL, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. AND ALL THIS RAIN IS KIND OF TAKING THE NEED TO USE YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM OUT. SO FOR CENTRAL IOWA WATERWORKS CUSTOMERS, THAT’S NOT SO BAD. THAT’S A LOT OF HELP RIGHT THERE. THAT IS A LOT OF HELP. AND WE COULD SEE SIGNIFICANT RAIN IN SPOTS TWO THREE INCHES AS WE HEAD INTO TOMORROW MORNING. SO GOOD TO SEE THAT. YOU CAN SEE RIGHT NOW OVER CENTRAL PORTIONS OF THE STATE METRO UPWARDS TOWARDS COLFAX. WE’RE CONTINUING TO SEE THOSE SHOWERS AND THOSE THUNDERSTORMS THAT HAVE BEEN PUSHING THEIR WAY ON THROUGH CARLISLE, DOWN THROUGH HARTFORD, DOWN THROUGH INDIANOLA. AND YOU GO UP A LITTLE BIT FURTHER IN THAT WHOLE AXIS OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS CONTINUES CLEAR ALL THE WAY INTO WISCONSIN. SO WE DID HAVE THAT ONE WIND GUST REPORT FROM THE DES MOINES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AT 62MPH. OTHERWISE, HAVEN’T HAD MUCH. AS FAR AS REPORTS GO WITH THIS SYSTEM JUST YET. YOU CAN SEE AS THIS GETS TO THE BACKSIDE OF IT, IT BECOMES A LITTLE BIT MORE RAGGED, BUT A STRONGER CELL EAST OF CRESTON RIGHT NOW AND A LITTLE BIT FURTHER TO THE SOUTHWEST, IS WHERE THE STRONGEST STORMS SIT FROM CLARINDA EASTWARD TOWARDS AROUND BEDFORD, LIKELY VERY ACTIVE LIGHTNING WISE. COULD SEE SOME WIND GUSTS, PERHAPS UPWARDS OF 50MPH IN THOSE CELLS, AND THAT CONTINUES ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH NEBRASKA CITY AND DOWN INTO SOUTHEASTERN PORTIONS OF NEBRASKA. SO WE LOOK AT YOUR HOUR BY HOUR, AND AS WE HEAD THROUGHOUT THE EVENING HERE, WE’RE GOING TO CONTINUE TO SEE THESE STORMS WORK THEIR WAY TO THE EAST, EVENTUALLY PUSHING TOWARDS OTTUMWA BY AROUND 10:00. AND THEY’RE GOING TO BE WORKING THEIR WAY OUT OF THE STATE. THAT INITIAL LINE FADES, AND WE CONTINUE TO SEE MORE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WORK THEIR WAY IN FROM THE SOUTHWEST. SO BY TOMORROW MORNING, YOU’RE LIKELY GOING TO CONTINUE TO SEE THOSE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS, ESPECIALLY FOR EASTERN PORTIONS OF THE STATE. WE MAY CATCH A LITTLE BIT OF A BREAK THROUGH CENTRAL IOWA THROUGHOUT, BUT THROUGH ABOUT THE NOON HOUR BEFORE MORE CHANCES FOR SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS START TO FIRE UP, ESPECIALLY FOR SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF THE STATE. SO TOMORROW LIKELY NOT AS STORMY AND NOT AS RAINY AS TODAY, BUT WE’LL STILL HAVE A CHANCE AND COULD EVEN SEE AN ISOLATED, STRONG STORM. OUR SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR TOMORROW IS A LEVEL ONE RISK ON A SCALE THAT GOES ALL THE WAY UP TO FIVE. SO REMEMBER TODAY WE WERE AT THAT LEVEL TWO RISK AND TOMORROW’S THREAT NOT QUITE AS LARGE, BUT STILL COULD SEE AN ISOLATED, STRONGER STORM. LIKELY CONTINUING TO SEE A BIT OF RAIN AS WE HEAD INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE WEEK. AND A LEVEL ONE RISK THERE AS WELL. OF COURSE, AS WE GET A LITTLE BIT CLOSER, THESE THINGS CAN CHANGE SOME, BUT JUST PLAN ON A SOGGY STRETCH INTO THE END OF THE WEEK. THAT RAIN TRACKER. KEEP IN MIND THIS IS ADDITIONAL RAIN COULD SEE 1 TO 2IN JUST THROUGH 10:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY. WE’VE GOT RAIN CHANCES CLEAR THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK, SO THIS IS EVENTUALLY GOING TO START TO ADD UP. COULD LEAD TO SOME LOCALIZED PONDING IN SPOTS. AS WE START TO WORK OUR WAY TOWARDS AROUND WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY. OMINOUS CLOUDS THOUGH IN THE METRO RIGHT NOW, THOUGH, WE’RE NOT SEEING AS MUCH RAIN IN THE METRO. IT’S JUST KIND OF DARK OUT THERE. AREAS LIKE ALGONA GOT THOSE DARK CLOUDS AS WELL, SHOWERS WORKING THEIR WAY THROUGH MARSHALLTOWN AND EVEN DOWN TOWARDS LAMONI. THAT 12 HOUR FORECAST FOR TOMORROW KIND OF SPLITS THE DAY. GOT THOSE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS EARLY ON AND THEN GET THAT BREAK A LITTLE BIT THROUGH THE MIDDLE PORTION OF THE DAY BEFORE THEY SURGE BACK IN. GOING TO BE COOLER OUT THERE TOMORROW THOUGH. HIGHS SITTING AT 82. AND WE’LL KEEP CHANCES ALIVE FOR SOGGY WEATHER WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY AS TEMPERATURES CLIMB BACK TO 90 DEGREES AND WE HANG OUT IN THE MID 80S TO LOW 90S THROUGH TUESDAY. BUT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY LOOKING GOOD AS WE HAVE GOT MOSTL
Heat continued Monday across parts of Iowa, while an approaching cold front brought storms for the evening. Polk County deactivates Extreme Temperature PlanPolk County officials say the plan has been deactivated as of Tuesday morning due to lower current and forecast temperatures.NWS cancels severe thunderstorm watchThe National Weather Service canceled the remainder of the severe thunderstorm watch across central Iowa around 8:30 p.m., roughly 90 minutes before it was originally set to expire.Severe thunderstorm watch issued for central IowaA severe thunderstorm watch is out for portions of the state until 10:00 p.m. Monday. The primary threat remains some scattered damaging wind gusts. Large hail is a more isolated possibility. The watch area covers a stripe of Iowa from southwest to northeast. This zone is along a cold front sinking through the state. Storms will travel northeast along this front through this evening.Scattered storms this eveningA cold front currently sinking into Iowa from the northwest will light up with thunderstorms late this afternoon into the night. A few severe cells are possible from now until about 9 p.m. The main threats are sporadic strong wind gusts and locally heavy rain. Any storms that pass over an urban area could cause some street flooding. This evening's heavy rain potential comes from two factors. First, the atmosphere over Iowa is loaded with moisture. Second, today's storms will move along the cold front from southwest to northeast. This could lead to "training," when the same spots get repeated rounds of heavy downpours. vlog ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Facebook |YouTube | Instagram | TwitterIntense heat lasts into Monday for some Iowans We've got one more day of heat alerts around Iowa. Another Heat Advisory is out for Monday across the southeast half of the state. Heat index values will reach 100-105 degrees for a few hours before storms fire up during the mid-to-late afternoon.Cool off at a central Iowa pool or with an ice cream treatCheck out our guide to pools, aquatic centers and spraygrounds around the metro.Looking to beat the heat with a sweet treat? We've got a list of central Iowa ice cream shops right here.How to stay safeKeep windows closed and covered. Utilize AC if possible and avoid letting sunlight inIf you don't have AC, identify areas nearby that have AC, like malls or coffee shopsTake it easy and don’t overexert yourselfOnly go outside in the morning and evening in the coolest parts of the dayStay hydrated, drink plenty of fluidsWhen outside, seek out shade, wear a hat and protective sunblockWear loose, lightweight clothingTake cool showers or bathsHow does excessive heat affect people?The human body is constantly monitoring our temperature and keeping it in a delicate range from between 97-99 degrees Fahrenheit. When it gets too hot, the whole body works hard to lower the temperature. The heart works especially hard to pump warm blood to the surface of the body to cool down. This can be taxing for those with heart problems and can eventually result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and even organ failure and death.Young children, older adults, people with chronic health conditions and anyone spending extra time outdoors are especially at risk for heat-related illness.Polk County leaders say people should know the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Symptoms include heavy sweating, cold, pale and clammy skin, nausea or vomiting, muscle cramps, headache or fainting.Doctor Brooke Johnson with UnityPoint Health said if you have heat exhaustion symptoms, the best place to go is the emergency room — not urgent care."If it's someone who really is to the point of needing IV fluids, then they most often come to the emergency rooms," she said. "We're able to check their electrolytes, we're able to give some fluids if we need and actively resuscitate those patients who are dehydrated from the heat."You should never leave young children or pets alone in a car, even if you think the AC is running. It takes only about 10 minutes for temperatures in a car to exceed 110 degrees even if left in the shade. Those temperatures can kill a child or a pet within minutes.Summer safety: Never leave people, pets unattended in hot vehiclesTips on staying coolWATCH: How central Iowans can stay safe during the ongoing heat waveCooling centersPolk County officials have designated dozens of locations — city halls, libraries, malls and more — people can use as cooling centers during extreme heat. Use this map to find cooling centers closest to you along with hours of operation.Polk County announced Friday it would also open an overnight cooling center at Polk County River Place (2309 Euclid Ave.) from 5 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Saturday night into Sunday, and Sunday night into Monday.Dallas County also shared a list of cooling centers. You can find that list below.Organizer changes time limits to 'Summer Sizzler' baseball gamesAccording to information sent out to participating teams, Central Iowa Sports has reduced time limits for games at its "Summer Sizzler" baseball tournament this weekend. "Scheduled game times will NOT change," organizers said. "We are reducing the time limits to give teams, players and umpires more time in between games to cool down, rest and hydrate.The following limits are in place for Saturday and Sunday games except for the Gold Championship games:9U - 14U games will be 90 minute time limit.8U games will be 80 minute time limit.7U games will be 60 minute time limit.Power outages across central IowaPower outages in the Des Moines area dropped from over 2,000 around 7:30 a.m. to about 350 at 9. At its peak, MidAmerican's reporting system showed more than 1,500 people in Norwalk without power, but that's been restored for most. MidAmerican also reported power out for nearly 2,400 people in the Waterloo area, which by 9:30 a.m. had dropped to 1,000.Another 1,000 don't have power in the Eldora area, according to Alliant Energy, which is also reporting an outage in the Marshalltown area affecting nearly 800.Eldora City Hall and the Hardin County Courthouse are closed Friday, along with several other businesses in the area. Norwalk reopened its city hall once power was restored. Flash flood warning in Waterloo areaA flash flood warning is in effect through 2:45 p.m. Friday for northeastern Grundy, southeastern Butler and a large portion of Black Hawk County. According to rainfall reports as of 10 a.m., Waterloo had already gotten nearly 2 inches of rain in the last several hours. Additional rainfall of 1 or 1.5 inches could still come, according to the National Weather Service. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses is possible, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Allison, Evansdale, La Porte City, Hudson, Parkersburg, Reinbeck, Dike, Aplington, Elk Run Heights, UNI-Dome and McLeod Center, Waterloo Municipal Airport, Crossroads Mall, Janesville, Washburn, Raymond, Gilbertville, New Hartford and Stout.Officials warn that driving in flooded areas can lead to thousands of dollars in damage to your vehicle and potentially cause injuries or death for motorists.Photos of storm damage in EldoraBen Humphrey shared these photos of storm damage Friday morning in Eldora.Severe thunderstorm warning east of Des Moines expiresSome Iowans woke up Friday morning to severe thunderstorms. A severe thunderstorm warning that included parts of Poweshiek and Jasper counties expired at 7 a.m.Penny-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts were reported in the storm, which can cause damage to roofs, siding and trees. Another severe thunderstorm warning was in effect until 7:15 a.m. for northern Cerro Gordo County, in the Mason City area. Quarter-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts were reported.Keep an eye on weather across Iowa with vlog's skycamsWeather watchers can keep an eye on conditions by checking our skycam page, which shows aerial views from 20 sites across the state.Emergency sheltersWhile Polk County's Extreme Temperature Plan is in effect, emergency shelters will be open for people to stay cool and get any care they may need. DART offers free rides to anyone trying to get to any of the locations.Polk County shelter locations are as follows:Catholic Charities Diocese of Des Moines: Open to families601 Grand Ave., Des MoinesCentral Iowa Shelter and Services: Low-barrier shelter for individuals over 181420 Mulberry St., Des MoinesChildren and Families of Iowa: Safe shelter for people fleeing domestic violence1111 University Ave., Des MoinesEllipsis: Shelter and programs for youth under 18 involved in child welfare or the juvenile justice system918 SE 11th St., Des MoinesHawthorn Hill: Shelter for families and children3001 Grand Ave., Des MoinesHope Ministries Bethel Mission: Shelter for men1310 6th Ave., Des MoinesHope Ministries Hope Center: Shelter for women and children6701 SW 9th St., Des MoinesIowa Homeless Youth Center: Shelter for people ages 18-24612 Locust St., Des Moines
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Heat continued Monday across parts of Iowa, while an approaching cold front brought storms for the evening.
Polk County deactivates Extreme Temperature Plan
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Polk County officials say the plan has been deactivated as of Tuesday morning due to lower current and forecast temperatures.
NWS cancels severe thunderstorm watch
The National Weather Service canceled the remainder of the severe thunderstorm watch across central Iowa around 8:30 p.m., roughly 90 minutes before it was originally set to expire.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for central Iowa
A severe thunderstorm watch is out for portions of the state until 10:00 p.m. Monday.
The primary threat remains some scattered damaging wind gusts. Large hail is a more isolated possibility.
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The watch area covers a stripe of Iowa from southwest to northeast. This zone is along a cold front sinking through the state. Storms will travel northeast along this front through this evening.
Scattered storms this evening
A cold front currently sinking into Iowa from the northwest will light up with thunderstorms late this afternoon into the night.
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A few severe cells are possible from now until about 9 p.m. The main threats are sporadic strong wind gusts and locally heavy rain.
Any storms that pass over an urban area could cause some street flooding.
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Storm potential around 6 p.m.
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Storm potential around 8 p.m.
This evening's heavy rain potential comes from two factors. First, the atmosphere over Iowa is loaded with moisture.
Second, today's storms will move along the cold front from southwest to northeast. This could lead to "training," when the same spots get repeated rounds of heavy downpours.
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Storm potential as of 12 a.m. Tuesday.
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Intense heat lasts into Monday for some Iowans
We've got one more day of heat alerts around Iowa.
Another Heat Advisory is out for Monday across the southeast half of the state.
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Heat index values will reach 100-105 degrees for a few hours before storms fire up during the mid-to-late afternoon.
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Heat index values expected Monday afternoon, June 23.
Cool off at a central Iowa pool or with an ice cream treat
The human body is constantly monitoring our temperature and keeping it in a delicate range from between 97-99 degrees Fahrenheit. When it gets too hot, the whole body works hard to lower the temperature. The heart works especially hard to pump warm blood to the surface of the body to cool down. This can be taxing for those with heart problems and can eventually result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and even organ failure and death.
Young children, older adults, people with chronic health conditions and anyone spending extra time outdoors are especially at risk for heat-related illness.
Polk County leaders say people should know the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Symptoms include heavy sweating, cold, pale and clammy skin, nausea or vomiting, muscle cramps, headache or fainting.
Doctor Brooke Johnson with UnityPoint Health said if you have heat exhaustion symptoms, the best place to go is the emergency room — not urgent care.
"If it's someone who really is to the point of needing IV fluids, then they most often come to the emergency rooms," she said. "We're able to check their electrolytes, we're able to give some fluids if we need and actively resuscitate those patients who are dehydrated from the heat."
You should never leave young children or pets alone in a car, even if you think the AC is running. It takes only about 10 minutes for temperatures in a car to exceed 110 degrees even if left in the shade. Those temperatures can kill a child or a pet within minutes.
Summer safety: Never leave people, pets unattended in hot vehicles
Tips on staying cool
WATCH: How central Iowans can stay safe during the ongoing heat wave
Cooling centers
Polk County officials have designated dozens of locations — city halls, libraries, malls and more — people can use as cooling centers during extreme heat. .
Polk County announced Friday it would also open an overnight cooling center at Polk County River Place (2309 Euclid Ave.) from 5 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Saturday night into Sunday, and Sunday night into Monday.
Dallas County also shared a list of cooling centers. You can find that list below.
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Organizer changes time limits to 'Summer Sizzler' baseball games
According to information sent out to participating teams, Central Iowa Sports has reduced time limits for games at its this weekend.
"Scheduled game times will NOT change," organizers said. "We are reducing the time limits to give teams, players and umpires more time in between games to cool down, rest and hydrate.
The following limits are in place for Saturday and Sunday games except for the Gold Championship games:
9U - 14U games will be 90 minute time limit.
8U games will be 80 minute time limit.
7U games will be 60 minute time limit.
Power outages across central Iowa
Power outages in the Des Moines area dropped from over 2,000 around 7:30 a.m. to about 350 at 9. At its peak, MidAmerican's reporting system showed more than 1,500 people in Norwalk without power, but that's been restored for most.
MidAmerican also reported power out for nearly 2,400 people in the Waterloo area, which by 9:30 a.m. had dropped to 1,000.
Another 1,000 don't have power in the Eldora area, according to Alliant Energy, which is also reporting an outage in the Marshalltown area affecting nearly 800.
and the are closed Friday, along with several other businesses in the area.
once power was restored.
Flash flood warning in Waterloo area
A flash flood warning is in effect through 2:45 p.m. Friday for northeastern Grundy, southeastern Butler and a large portion of Black Hawk County.
as of 10 a.m., Waterloo had already gotten nearly 2 inches of rain in the last several hours. Additional rainfall of 1 or 1.5 inches could still come, according to the National Weather Service.
Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses is possible, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Allison, Evansdale, La Porte City, Hudson, Parkersburg, Reinbeck, Dike, Aplington, Elk Run Heights, UNI-Dome and McLeod Center, Waterloo Municipal Airport, Crossroads Mall, Janesville, Washburn, Raymond, Gilbertville, New Hartford and Stout.
Officials warn that driving in flooded areas can lead to thousands of dollars in damage to your vehicle and potentially cause injuries or death for motorists.
Photos of storm damage in Eldora
Ben Humphrey shared these photos of storm damage Friday morning in Eldora.
Severe thunderstorm warning east of Des Moines expires
Some Iowans woke up Friday morning to severe thunderstorms.
A severe thunderstorm warning that included parts of Poweshiek and Jasper counties expired at 7 a.m.
Penny-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts were reported in the storm, which can cause damage to roofs, siding and trees.
Another severe thunderstorm warning was in effect until 7:15 a.m. for northern Cerro Gordo County, in the Mason City area. Quarter-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts were reported.
Keep an eye on weather across Iowa with vlog's skycams
While Polk County's Extreme Temperature Plan is in effect, emergency shelters will be open for people to stay cool and get any care they may need. offers free rides to anyone trying to get to any of the locations.
Polk County shelter locations are as follows:
Catholic Charities Diocese of Des Moines: Open to families
601 Grand Ave., Des Moines
Central Iowa Shelter and Services: Low-barrier shelter for individuals over 18
1420 Mulberry St., Des Moines
Children and Families of Iowa: Safe shelter for people fleeing domestic violence
1111 University Ave., Des Moines
Ellipsis: Shelter and programs for youth under 18 involved in child welfare or the juvenile justice system
918 SE 11th St., Des Moines
Hawthorn Hill: Shelter for families and children
3001 Grand Ave., Des Moines
Hope Ministries Bethel Mission: Shelter for men
1310 6th Ave., Des Moines
Hope Ministries Hope Center: Shelter for women and children
6701 SW 9th St., Des Moines
Iowa Homeless Youth Center: Shelter for people ages 18-24
