Severe thunderstorm causes wind and flooding in Delaware area


Audio|Source: Waterloo Area NOAA Weather Radio WXL94
02:23
Transcript:
At Dubuque, it was cloudy, with a temperature of 77. Now for a few weather conditions around the region, at Kansas City, it was clear. The temperature was 78 degrees, with a heat index of 80. At Sioux Falls, it was clear. The temperature was 78 degrees, with a heat index of 81. At Minneapolis, St. Paul, it was mostly cloudy. The temperature was 80 degrees. with a heat index of 85. Once again at 1 a.m., in Waterloo, light rain was falling. The temperature was 72 degrees. Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Buchanan and northwestern Delaware counties through to 15 a.m. At 1.14 a.m., Doppa radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along the line extending from Stanley to Niroli. Movement was northeast at 20 miles per hour. Hazard, wind gusts of 50 to 55 miles per hour and minor flooding. This is a radar indicated threat. The following impacts are expected, strong winds could break tree limbs, knock down wheat trees and blow around unsecured objects. Slowing or redirecting of traffic due to ponding or flowing water. Closer of waterfront access due to flooding. Locations and tag that include Independence, Manchester, Winthrop, Hazleton, Quasqueaton, Lamott, Brandon, Raleigh, Aurora, Dundee, Massonville, Stanley, Wattsapinicon Golf Course, Watsapinicon Golf Course, Wastafin, Pintana Golf Course, and Delaware County Fairgrounds. This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 50 and 53. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. If the heavy rain continues, A flash flood warning may be needed.
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Delaware, IA
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