Slight Risk for Severe Storms in Northeast Iowa Wednesday Night

Severe storms are possible for northeast Iowa as we head into Wednesday night.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed the northern two-thirds of the KMCH listening area under a Level 2 out of 5 Slight Risk for severe weather – that includes Delaware, Dubuque, Buchanan, Fayette and Clayton counties. There is a Level 1 out of 5 Marginal Risk for severe storms south of that area, including in Jones and Linn counties.

The National Weather Service says the timing of the storms is approximately 7 to 11 pm tonight. If storms develop, the main threat would be damaging winds and up to quarter-sized hail.

Stay weather aware this evening and keep it tuned to Mix 94.7 KMCH – we’ll let you know of any watches and warnings and break in with live coverage as needed.

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