A strong storm brought high winds and heavy rain to eastern Iowa yesterday.
While the National Weather Service did not issue any watches or warnings, the system rolled through the area around the window meteorologists had been predicting. Numerous trees sustained damage, along with the roof over the gas pumps at the Quik N Handi in Manchester. Photos of some of the damage are with this story on kmch.com
Today, Ninety-six of Iowa’s 99 counties will be under an Extreme Heat Warning through 9 o’clock tomorrow night. Jim Lee, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service, says it’ll be brutal.
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Lee anticipates July will begin much like June is wrapping up — steamy.
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Lee says some rainfall is possible, which could help to relieve the oppressive heat a little.
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Forecasters remind Iowans to stay hydrated, take breaks if working in the heat, and to never leave pets or children in cars even for a few minutes.
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