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Skyscan Forecast Saturday 08/24/2019

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August 24th, 2019 by admin

Skyscan Forecast Saturday, August 24, 2019  Dan Hicks

Today: Partly cloudy. SE @ 10-15. High 80.

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. SE @ 5-10. Low 65.

Sunday: Partly to mostly cloudy.  A few scattered showers. SE @ 10-20. High 78

Monday: Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms. High 78.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 76.

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Skyscan Forecast Friday 08/23/2019

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August 23rd, 2019 by admin

Skyscan Forecast  Friday, August 23, 2019  Dan Hicks

Today: Mostly sunny. SE @ 10. High 80.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. SE @ 5-10. Low 60.

Saturday: Partly cloudy. SE @ 10-15. High 80.

Sunday: Partly cloudy to cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. High 82.

Monday: Partly cloudy to cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. High 78.

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Local 24-Hour Rainfall Totals ending at 7:00 am on Thursday, August 22

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August 22nd, 2019 by Jim Field

  • KJAN, Atlantic  .47″
  • 7 miles NNE of Atlantic  .68″
  • Massena  .8″
  • Bridgewater  .9″
  • Underwood  1.53″
  • Clarinda  .08″
  • Shenandoah  .12″

Service says twister near Lacona had winds of 150 mph

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August 22nd, 2019 by admin

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The National Weather Service says the tornado that damaged or destroyed several buildings in rural Warren County was rated at EF3, with peak winds of 150 mph (241.4 kph).

It touched down near Lacona a little before 6 a.m. Tuesday and ran for nearly 6 miles (10 kilometers). It damaged the Iowa Operator and Engineers training facility. No deaths of injuries have been reported.

The Des Moines Register reports that another tornado spotted Tuesday touched down a little before 6:25 a.m. near Tracy. It was rated an EF1, with peak winds of 110 mph (177 kph). It damaged several roofs and trees but didn’t injure anyone.

Skyscan Forecast Thursday 08/22/2019

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August 22nd, 2019 by admin

Skyscan Forecast  Thursday, August 22, 2019  Dan Hicks

Today: Areas of fog early, then partly sunny. N @ 10. High 78.

Tonight: Fair to partly cloudy. Light and variable winds. Low 54.

Friday: Partly cloudy. SE @ 10. High 80.

Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 85.

Sunday: Partly cloudy to cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. High 85.

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Skyscan Forecast Wednesday 08/21/2019

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August 21st, 2019 by admin

Skyscan Forecast  Wednesday, August 21, 2019   Dan Hicks

Today: Partly to mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. N @ 10-15. High 76.

Tonight: Decreasing clouds. N @ 5. Low 56.

Thursday: Partly cloudy. E @ 5-10. High 78.

Friday: Partly cloudy. High 82.

Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 85.

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Tornadoes reported as storms roll over Iowa

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August 20th, 2019 by admin

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Storms that spawned tornadoes have rumbled over much of central and eastern Iowa, toppling trees, cutting power and flooding streets.

The National Weather Service says a tornado hit and damaged buildings northwest of Lacona on Tuesday morning, and another was reported 6 miles (9.7 kilometers) southeast of De Soto. It’s not clear whether anyone was injured.

The Iowa State Patrol says minor injuries were reported after winds toppled four semitrailers near the Adair rest area along Interstate 80. A 60 mph (96.6 kph) wind gust was reported at Adair.

Polk County authorities say a lightning struck set fire to a house in Grimes, but the residents got out without injuries.

The weather service says more than 4.5 inches (11.4 centimeters) of rain fell on Eagle Grove, and street flooding occurred in several communities.

MidAmerican Energy reports that nearly 4,600 customers remain without power in the Des Moines metropolitan area.

Outages, street flooding reported as storms roll over Iowa

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August 20th, 2019 by admin

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Storms that rumbled over much of central Iowa have knocked down trees, cut power and flooded streets.

A tornado was reported Tuesday morning near Melcher-Dallas, southeast of Des Moines. It’s unclear whether any injuries have occurred.

The National Weather Service says more than 4.5 inches (11.4 centimeters) of rain fell on Eagle Grove, and a 60 mph (96.6 kph) wind gust was reported at Adair.

MidAmerican Energy reports that more than 17,000 customers have lost power in the Des Moines metropolitan area.

Street flooding and downed power lines and trees have been reported in several communities.

Skyscan Forecast Tuesday 08/20/2019

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August 20th, 2019 by admin

Skyscan Forescast  Tuesday, August 20, 2019  Dan Hicks

Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms early to mid-morning. Becoming partly cloudy. SW @ 10-15. High 88.

Tonight: Increasing clouds. Scattered showers and thunderstorms late. Light N winds. Low 70.

Wednesday: Partly to mostly cloudy. Cooler. Showers and thunderstorms in the morning. N @ 10. High 80.

Thursday: Showers early. Partly cloudy to cloudy. High 80.

Friday: Partly cloudy to cloudy. High 83.

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Skyscan Forecast Monday 08/19/2019

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August 19th, 2019 by admin

Skyscan Forecast  Monday, August 19, 2019  Dan Hicks

Today: Areas of fog early, then partly cloudy skies. N shifting to the SE @ 10. High 82.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. SE @ 5-10. Low 68.

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms ending in the morning. Becoming partly cloudy. S shifting to the W @ 10-15. High 87.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Showers in the morning. High 80.

Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 80.

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