dailyloe.com – Severe weather impacted central and eastern Iowa on a designated Weather Impact Day. The strongest storms were initially located in northeast Iowa. Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for specific counties. The situation was dynamic with weather conditions capable of changing rapidly.
One severe thunderstorm warning was active for parts of eastern Hardin and Grundy counties. This warning lasted until 5:45 PM. It warned of potential one-inch diameter hail and 60 mile per hour wind gusts. The main area for hail was just west of Grundy Center along Highway 175.
Another severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the Ottumwa area. These storms were moving northeast at about 40 miles per hour. They were expected to move into parts of Keokuk County. A photo from the Ottumwa area showed hail larger than an inch in diameter.
Other non-severe storm cells were noted over Rathbun Lake. Additional activity was seen from Centerville westward through Appanoose County. This activity was just to the east of Seymour. This summarized the situation in southeastern Iowa.
Looking at the wider state, activity was concentrated east of Interstate 35. Areas west of I-35 were likely done with severe weather for the evening. The live weather updates tracked the storms as they rolled through. The primary threats were hail and damaging winds, not tornadoes.[]
Source: KCCI
