TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 142
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
345 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024
TORNADO WATCH 142 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
. IOWA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ADAIR ADAMS AUDUBON
CARROLL CASS CLARKE
CRAWFORD DALLAS DECATUR
GREENE GUTHRIE MADISON
RINGGOLD TAYLOR UNION
* Primary threats include...
A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible
Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5
inches in diameter likely
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely
SUMMARY...Isolated supercell thunderstorms over eastern Nebraska
will northeastward, while other storms form over eastern Kansas.
All of these storms will track across the watch area through early
evening, posing a risk of large hail and a few tornadoes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings.
URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED:Tornado Watch Number 140
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1255 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for portions of Western Iowa Northeast Kansas Northwest Missouri Eastern Nebraska
Effective this Friday afternoon and evening from 1255 PM until 700 PM CDT.
IOWA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE: FREMONT HARRISON MILLS MONONA MONTGOMERY PAGE POTTAWATTAMIE SHELBY and WOODBURY.
Tornado Watch for Counties in yellow
* Primary threats include… A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible Widespread large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3 inches in diameter likely Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
SUMMARY…Thunderstorms are forecast to develop and spread across the watch area this afternoon. Supercells capable of very large hail and a few tornadoes are the main threat. A strong tornado is possible. T
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… REMEMBER…A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings.
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
437 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024
Today and tonight: Severe weather including a few tornadoes, large hail, and strong wind gusts are possible late this afternoon into this evening. Isolated heavy rainfall may also occur.
Saturday through Thursday: Severe weather including locally heavy rainfall remains in the forecast for Saturday and Sunday over central Iowa. (For more details, see the latest DSS Packet at
https://www.weather.gov/media/dmx/DssPacket.pdf) 
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…
Spotter activation may be needed later today, Saturday, and Sunday.
Today: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 69. SE winds 20-40 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Some could be severe. Low around 52. S/SW winds @ 15-30 mph. New rainfall amounts between a 1/10 & 1/4 of an inch possible.
Saturday: Partly sunny w/a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 76. S/SW winds 5-10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sat.Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 57. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 71. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night: A 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Low around 44.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 64. Our Low this morning was 49.We received .56″ of rain in Atlantic (From 7-a.m. Thursday up until 7-a.m. today). Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 65, and the Low was 36. The All-Time Record High on April 26th in Atlantic, was 92, in 1987 & 1989. The Record Low was 15, in 1907. Sunrise: 6:24. Sunset: 8:12.
(Radio Iowa) – Whatever your weekend plans, Iowans are being warned they’ll need to keep an eye on the weather, as severe storms may be moving in soon. Meteorologist Andrew Ansorge, at the National Weather Service, says we’ll have scattered rain showers and a few thunderstorms tonight, which shouldn’t pose much trouble, but the rest of the weekend may be a different story. “Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday will each feature rounds of strong-to-severe storms,” Ansorge says. “Friday is looking more like mid-to-late afternoon across Iowa, probably southwestern Iowa has the highest risk for seeing tornadoes, large hail and damaging wind gusts. That will move east-northeast across the state into the evening hours.”
If you bought tickets for the Drake Relays, which will conclude in Des Moines this weekend, you’d better bring along a poncho and galoshes. “Saturday, we might get a break in the morning but then looking into Saturday afternoon, storms will redevelop in the afternoon into the overnight hours,” Ansorge says, “and then Sunday, we’ll have to watch to see how things evolve on Saturday into Saturday night, but Sunday also has a risk of severe storms over roughly the southeastern half Iowa.”
We’re in the heart of severe weather season in Iowa, and Ansorge says it’s wise to have a weather radio handy, or a reliable severe weather app on your phone. “Anytime there’s a risk of strong to severe storms, you need to make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings,” he says, “especially if you’re going to be outside, whether that be for a ballgame, track meet, playing in your garden, make sure you know where your available shelter’s at.”
On April 16th, multiple rounds of severe weather swept across the state, spinning off as many as 13 tornadoes statewide. Some of the twisters were on the ground less than a mile, while a destructive EF2 cut across more than 40 miles of southeast Iowa.
Today: A slight chance of showers, otherwise mostly cloudy & windy, with a high near 66. SE winds 15-30 mph.
Tonight: A chance of showers & thunderstorms. Low around 50. SE winds 20-35 mph.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 69. SE winds 20-40 mph.
Fri. Night: Showers and thunderstorms ending late. Low around 53.
Saturday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, otherwise mostly sunny. High near 78.
Sat. Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 55.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 73.
Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 68. The Low was 33. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 63, and the Low was 36. The All-Time Record High on April 25th in Atlantic, was 91, in 2012. The Record Low was 20, in 1934. Sunrise: 6:26. Sunset: 8:11.
(Des Moines, Iowa) – The National Weather Service’ latest severe weather outlook shows showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of western and central Iowa on Friday into Friday evening along with strong southeast winds. There will be an increasing threat for severe thunderstorms across western Iowa in the afternoon. These storms are expected to move east into the evening spreading the threat of severe weather into central Iowa. Large hail and a few tornadoes are the main threat with these storms along with localized heavy rainfall. Be weather aware throughout Friday and be prepared to seek shelter should a warning be issued for your location!
Today: Areas of frost between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. SE winds 10-20 mph.
Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy & windy, w/a 40% chance of late afternoon showers & thunderstorms. High near 66. SE @ 15-30 mph.
Tom. Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 50. SE @ 20-35 mph.
Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72.
Fri. Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 53.
Saturday: A chance of afternoon showers & thunderstorms, otherwise Mo. Sunny breezy. High 77.
Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 69. The Low was 32. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 63, and the Low was 32. The All-Time Record High on April 24th in Atlantic, was 91, in 1989. The Record Low was 9, in 1956. Sunrise: 6:27. Sunset: 8:10.
Early this morning: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Today: Mostly cloudy w/a 30% chance of showers before 7am. Gradual clearing, with a high near 68. NW @10-20 w/gusts this afternoon to near 30 mph.New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 10-20 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Wed.Night: A 20% chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday: A chance of showers & thunderstorms after 4pm., otherwise Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Windy.
Monday’s High in Atlantic was 73. The Low was 41. We received a Trace of rain this morning. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 52, and the Low was 24. The All-Time Record High on April 23rd in Atlantic, was 88, in 1950. The Record Low was 19, in 1893. Sunrise: 6:29. Sunset: 8:09.
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