Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

The National Weather Service office in the Quad Cities has recognized Washington County, Iowa as StormReady at a ceremony on October 23rd, 2018.

The NWS designed StormReady to help communities, businesses, and other organizations better prepare for and mitigate the effects of extreme weather-related events. StormReady sets an industry standard for severe weather preparedness and safety.

Washington County is the 45th county in Iowa to be recognized as StormReady.

Picture taken at Washington County Board Meeting. From left, Alexander Gibbs, Meteorologist, National Weather Service - Quad Cities, Marissa Reisen, Washington County Emergency Manager.

For more information on StormReady, visit the following links:

StormReady in the local area: www.weather.gov/dvn/StormReady
StormReady Communities (national list): www.stormready.noaa.gov/communities.htm
National StormReady Program: www.stormready.noaa.gov

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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Washington County, IA recognized as StormReady!