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Flash Flood Watch Cancelled for parts of s.w. Iowa

Weather

September 8th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

MILLS-MONTGOMERY-FREMONT-PAGE COUNTIES…

234 AM CDT TUE SEP 8 2015

…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED…

THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST IOWA AND NEBRASKA HAS BEEN CANCELLED. A FEW LOCATIONS IN SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA AND SOUTHWEST IOWA MAY RECEIVE RAINFALL TOTALS OF 1 TO 2 INCHES OR MORE…BUT HEAVY RAINFALL AMOUNTS ARE NOT WIDESPREAD…AND RAINFALL RATES HAVE BEEN MODERATE. THE THREAT OF FLASH FLOODING HAS DIMINISHED IN THE AREA.

Another round of storms may produce heavy rain, flooding

News, Weather

September 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Another round of heavy rain could develop Monday night generating renewed concerns of flash flooding in the southern half of the state. The National Weather Service in Des Moines says many of the same areas that received heavy rain Sunday could be in the bullseye for another round Monday. A flash flood watch was in effect through Tuesday morning for a large portion of central and south-central Iowa.

Weather service forecaster says thunderstorms with heavy rain are expected between 9 p.m. Monday and 4 a.m. Tuesday. Rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour may be common with localized totals of 5 inches possible. With soil already saturated flash flooding could quickly develop. Some storms south of U.S. Highway 34 could produce hail and damaging wind.

Flash Flood Watch/Warning updates

Weather

September 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Flash Flood Watch and Warnings continue for the KJAN listening area.

The National Weather Service says a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect this evening from 7 o’clock through 7-a.m. Tuesday, for the following counties in the KJAN listening area: Cass-Adair-Adams-Audubon-Guthrie-Crawford-Carroll-Fremont-Madison-Mills-Montgomery-and Page.

Rainfall totals of 1-3 inches are possible, with localized 5-inch downpours possible. A Flash Flood Watch means conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding, which may occur quickly in areas where the soil is already saturated. Be prepared to take action if a Flash Food Warning is issued.

A Flood Warning remains in effect until 2-a.m. Tuesday, for northern Audubon and Guthrie Counties, along with southeast Carroll County, in our listening area.

Rainfall Totals as of 7:00 am Monday, September 7th

Weather

September 7th, 2015 by Jim Field

  • Atlantic  .02″
  • Massena  .24″
  • Churdan  2.33″
  • Woodbine  .19″
  • Bagley (Guthire Co.)  6.25″
  • Carroll  2.95″
  • Perry  3.74″
  • Blockton (Taylor Co.)  3.36″
  • Jefferson  2.45″
  • Audubon  .05″
  • Bedford  3.00″
  • Clarinda  1.27″
  • Glenwood  2.43″
  • Guthrie Center  .25″
  • Red Oak  1.21″
  • Shenandoah  .85″

(Podcast) Skyscan Weather forecast, 9/7/2015

Podcasts, Weather

September 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Freese-Notis (podcast) weather forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area, and weather information for Atlantic.

Hazardous Weather Outlook for parts of west central/central/southern IA 9/7/15

Weather

September 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

AREA COUNTIES: CRAWFORD-CARROLL-GREENE-AUDUBON-GUTHRIE-
DALLAS-CASS-ADAIR-MADISON-ADAMS-UNION-TAYLOR-RINGGOLD
517 AM CDT MON SEP 7 2015

TODAY AND TONIGHT: THUNDERSTORMS CHANCES REMAIN IN THE FORECAST…ESPECIALLY EARLY THIS MORNING SOUTH AND AGAIN TONIGHT CENTRAL AND SOUTH. SOME OF THE STORMS MAY PRODUCE TORRENTIAL RAINS AND POTENTIALLY FLASH FLOODING WITH ONE TO THREE INCHES OF RAIN POSSIBLE…AND A FEW AMOUNTS LOCALLY HIGHER. A FEW STORMS MAY ALSO BE SEVERE TONIGHT WITH DAMAGING WIND AND LARGE HAIL THE PRIMARY THREATS.

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE AREA.

TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY: THUNDERSTORMS WITH LOCALLY HEAVY RAINS MAY LINGER INTO TUESDAY MORNING. ISOLATED STORMS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE AROUND THURSDAY…AND SUNDAY OR SUNDAY NIGHT. NEITHER SEVERE WEATHER OR HEAVY RAINS ARE EXPECTED
WITH THESE STORMS AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE NEEDED TONIGHT AND INTO EARLY TUESDAY MORNING.

Hazardous Weather Outlook for parts of western/southwest IA 9/7/15

Weather

September 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

HARRISON-SHELBY-POTTAWATTAMIE-MILLS-MONTGOMERY-FREMONT-PAGE COUNTIES…
500 AM CDT MON SEP 7 2015

TODAY AND TONIGHT: SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS ARE POSSIBLE LATER THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. HEAVY RAIN IS LIKELY OVERNIGHT…WITH FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS POSTED.

THE COLD FRONT THAT MOVED THROUGH THE AREA AND TRIGGERED
THUNDERSTORMS SUNDAY NIGHT IS FORECAST TO LIFT BACK NORTH INTO
SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA AND SOUTHWEST IOWA LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT. HIGH INSTABILITY AND MODERATE SHEAR WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE SEVERE STORM POTENTIAL DURING THE LATE AFTERNOON AND EVENING. ALSO…ABUNDANT ATMOSPHERIC MOISTURE COMBINED WITH EXPECTED TRAINING OF THUNDERSTORMS OVERNIGHT WILL LEAD TO HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLASH FLOODING…ESPECIALLY IN AREAS THAT RECEIVED HEAVY RAIN SUNDAY NIGHT.

TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY: THERE IS A CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS ON TUESDAY AS AN UPPER LEVEL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVES THROUGH THE AREA. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE AGAIN POSSIBLE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE NEEDED LATER THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

Flash Flood Watch/Warning updates 5-a.m. 9/7/15

Weather

September 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Flash Flood Watch that was in effect for most the KJAN listening area until 10-am today has been cancelled, with the exception of Adams Union Taylor and Ringgold Counties. A Flash Flood Watch will be in effect this evening beginning at 7 o’clock and running through 7-a.m. Tuesday, for Cass-Adair-Adams-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Fremont-Harrison-Mills-Montgomery-Page-Pottawattamie-Shelby-Union-Taylor-Ringgold Counties.

Counties in dark green are under a Flash Flood Watch; Light green: Flood Warning; Counties in dark red: Flash Flood Warning.

Counties in dark green are under a Flash Flood Watch; Light green: Flood Warning; Counties in dark red: Flash Flood Warning.

The National Weather Service says showers and thunderstorms with potentially heavy flash flooding will continue early this morning, but should diminish toward midday. The overall flash flooding potential will not end by then, however. More showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain are expected again tonight. Rainfall amounts may reach one-to three-inches, with locally higher amounts possible. And, with soils already saturated in many areas, more flash flooding may occur.

A Flood Warning remains in effect until 2-a.m. Tuesday for northern Audubon, Dallas, and Guthrie Counties, along with southeastern Carroll County.

NWS forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area, 9/7/15

Weather

September 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH continues until 10-a.m. today for Adair-Adams-Audubon-Cass-Dallas-Guthrie-Madison-Ringgold-Taylor and Union Counties in our listening area.  A FLOOD WARNING is in effect until 2-a.m. Tuesday for northern Guthrie, southeastern Carroll, northern Audubon and northern Dallas Counties.

Today (Labor Day): A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 67. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Flood Warning until 2-a.m. Tuesday for parts of Guthrie & Audubon Counties

Weather

September 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

311 AM CDT MON SEP 7 2015

FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTHERN GUTHRIE COUNTYSOUTHEASTERN CARROLL COUNTY … GREENE COUNTY.. NORTHERN AUDUBON COUNTY … BOONE COUNTY… NORTHERN DALLAS COUNTY UNTIL 2-a.m. TUESDAY.

THE HEAVY RAIN HAS ENDED BUT WIDESPREAD FLOODING IS STILL BEING REPORTED…ESPECIALLY ACROSS NORTHERN GUTHRIE COUNTY.

HIGHWAY 141 IS CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING BETWEEN COON RAPIDS AND HIGHWAY 4. HIGHWAY 25 IS CLOSED AROUND BAYARD DUE TO FLOODING. DETOURS ARE IN PLACE FOR BOTH LOCATIONS.

BE ESPECIALLY CAUTIOUS AT NIGHT WHEN IT IS HARDER TO RECOGNIZE THE DANGERS OF FLOODING. TURN AROUND…DONT DROWN WHEN ENCOUNTERING FLOODED ROADS. MOST FLOOD DEATHS OCCUR IN VEHICLES.