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Severe Storms and Heavy Rain in Texas; Record Heat Along the East Coast

Scattered severe storms with large hail, isolated severe gusts, and localized flooding are expected across parts of west Texas. Isolated flash flooding is also possible in the central Gulf coast. An early season heat wave will continue to impact the eastern U.S. today, before isolated severe storms move across the central Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic and far southern New England. 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)