Slight Risk for Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Thursday

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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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Slight Risk for Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Thursday

Washington County, IA recognized as StormReady!