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The latest weather forecast as storms move out of Iowa

FORECAST FOR TOMORROW. CHS:RI THIS IS AN INTERESTING IMAGE. THERE ARE POCKETS THAT ARE TOTALLY DARK. NORMALLY WHEN YOU SEE THE SK YCAM, THERE ARE A LOT OF LIGHTS. I’M THINKING THAT THIS IS POWER OUTAGES THAT ARE STILL ONGOI.NG THE WINDS SUSTAINED A TROPICAL FORCE WITH ANOERTH GUST D7. IT’S ALL BEING PUED THROUGH WITH COLD AIR TO THE WEST. THE COLD AIR IS PUSHING THROUGH LIKE A SNOWPLOW. DISPLACING WARM A.IR COLD AIR IS STRONGER THAN ONE MAN AND THAT’S CAUSING US TO SEE STRONG DAMAGING WDS.IN 70 MILE-PER-HOUR WIND GUSTS. IOWA CITY AT 80 MILES PER HOUR. 001: IN THE MORNING, THE HOUSE IS STILL RATTLING AND IT’S GOING TO BE A DIFFICULT NIGHT TO SLEEP IF YOU DON’T HAVE POWER. THE WINDS BEGIN TO RELAXS A WE GO INTO THE OVERNIGHT. STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS IF YOU N.CA PUT THE CURTAINS UP. THERHAE VE BEEN REPORTS OF WINDOWS BEING BLOWN OUT. YOU DON’T WANT TO BE COVERED IN CLASS AND HAVE SHARDS WAKING YOU UP AS THEY BLOW THROUGH YOUR HOUSE. ONE SAFETY TIP RIGHT THERE. IF YOU DON’T HAVE POWER, SOME PEOPLE MIGHT NOT THE GETS OBVIOUS. MAKE SURE THE GENERATOR IS OUTSIDE AND DO NOT TOUCH POWER LINES THAT ARE DOWN. LET UTILITY CREWS DO THEIR JOB. TOMORROW, WE WILL S AEE LOT MORE DAMAGE OUT THERE. THAT’S ONE OF THE ISSUES THAT HAVE STORMS -- ABOUT STORMS THAT BLOW THROUGH AT NIGHT. TEMPERATURES TONIGHT ARE MUCH COLDER, DOWN INTO THE 20’S TOMORROW. TEMPERATURES INTO THE 30’S AND LOW 40’S. IT IS STILL ABOVE AVERAGE. AVERAGE IS 36 DEGREES. THERE’S COLDER AIROV MING IN ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. MOST OF XTNE WEEK, TEMPERATURES BACK I

The latest weather forecast as storms move out of Iowa

Interactive Radar | Weather Alerts | Closings The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for all of Iowa Wednesday as dangerous winds, severe storms and even tornadoes are possible.More than 140 schools have already announced early dismissals Wednesday. Check Closings for the latest information.THE LATEST:The Iowa Department of Transportation announced the Mile-long bridge on Iowa 415 over Saylorville Lake will close today at noon due to high winds.The Iowa State Patrol reported a box truck had its roof ripped open due to high winds on Wednesday morning along Interstate 80 in Adair County.WHAT TO EXPECT:Widespread non-thunderstorm high winds are anticipated with gusts of 55 to 75 mph. Damage to trees and downed power lines, with some power outages, is anticipated. Travel impacts are expected with high-profile vehicles. Loose objects will be blown around. A fast-moving line of severe thunderstorms is expected with damaging winds likely. Tornadoes are also possible with this storm system. Any fires that start may spread quickly. Blowing dust and low visibilities possible.Winds will pick up during the day with very strong winds out of the south, then out of the west in the evening, with sustained wind speeds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts of 60 to 70 mph. Winds of this magnitude are infrequent and a rare wind event for Iowa. The strongest winds will occur in the late afternoon to evening hours before diminishing toward daybreak Thursday.TIMING: Storms will move rapidly from west to east across Iowa from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.SUMMARY:WHAT: Strong and potentially damaging non-thunderstorm winds. Severe weather is also possible with even stronger winds in thunderstorms. A few tornadoes are also possible.WHERE: Much of Iowa.WHEN: Wednesday afternoon and evening.RESOURCES: Stay ahead of potentially dangerous weather with the ��vlog Breaking News and Weather App.

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Interactive Radar | Weather Alerts | Closings

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for all of Iowa Wednesday as dangerous winds, severe storms and even tornadoes are possible.

More than 140 schools have already announced early dismissals Wednesday. Check Closings for the latest information.

THE LATEST:

The Iowa Department of Transportation announced the Mile-long bridge on Iowa 415 over Saylorville Lake will close today at noon due to high winds.

The Iowa State Patrol reported a box truck had its roof ripped open due to high winds on Wednesday morning along Interstate 80 in Adair County.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Widespread non-thunderstorm high winds are anticipated with gusts of 55 to 75 mph. Damage to trees and downed power lines, with some power outages, is anticipated. Travel impacts are expected with high-profile vehicles. Loose objects will be blown around. A fast-moving line of severe thunderstorms is expected with damaging winds likely. Tornadoes are also possible with this storm system. Any fires that start may spread quickly. Blowing dust and low visibilities possible.

Winds will pick up during the day with very strong winds out of the south, then out of the west in the evening, with sustained wind speeds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts of 60 to 70 mph. Winds of this magnitude are infrequent and a rare wind event for Iowa. The strongest winds will occur in the late afternoon to evening hours before diminishing toward daybreak Thursday.

TIMING:

Storms will move rapidly from west to east across Iowa from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

SUMMARY:

WHAT: Strong and potentially damaging non-thunderstorm winds. Severe weather is also possible with even stronger winds in thunderstorms. A few tornadoes are also possible.

WHERE: Much of Iowa.

WHEN: Wednesday afternoon and evening.

RESOURCES: