Severe Storms and Heavy Rain in Eastern Iowa Overnight

There were severe thunderstorms and hail in parts of Iowa overnight. National Weather Service Meteorologist Roger Valhalek says several areas got hail.

Cedar Falls/Waterloo received over two and a half inches of rain, while Manchester received about three-quarters of an inch. He says the system that’s bringing in all the storms has been sticking around and that means more rain.

Valhalek says the rain should exit Iowa on Friday with dry conditions into the first half of the weekend. More storms are possible for Sunday and Monday, with the potential for severe weather and highs near 80 on Monday as well.

story contribution courtesy of Radio Iowa; image courtesy of NWS