Moderate Level 4 Risk of Severe Weather Today

There is a serious threat of severe weather across eastern Iowa today.

The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the entire area to a Moderate Level 4 out of 5 risk for severe storms through tonight.

The National Weather Service says widespread severe storms are likely today, especially between 5 and 11 pm tonight as a line of storms barrels through our region. All hazards are possible this afternoon and evening, including some strong tornadoes, damaging winds over 70 miles per hour and very large hail. Flash flooding will also be possible. 

A Flood Watch has also been issued for areas of eastern Iowa, including Delaware, Buchanan, Linn, Clayton and Fayette counties.

If you haven’t already, make sure you’re prepared for today’s severe weather. Be weather ready and keep an eye on your trusted sources for weather info. Know your places of shelter, and have multiple ways to receive warning information.

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