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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Overview

 

 

Strong storms developed late Thursday evening across north central IA and moved southeast.  These storms quickly became severe and entered Keokuk county. Numerous downed trees, crop damage, and large hail were reported. 

The northwest portions of the county received 2+ inches of rain in a short amount of time and wind gusts between 60-70 mph were also observed.  

 

Surface Analysis Courtesy Weather Prediction Center (WPC)