Severe Storms Sweep Across Eastern Iowa Wednesday Morning

Severe storms swept across eastern Iowa Wednesday morning with 65 mph winds, downed trees, hail and a dramatic shelf cloud in the Quad Cities.

What Is a “Ring of Fire” Weather Pattern? Why It Often Brings Iowa Days of Storms and Dangerous Heat

Learn what a Ring of Fire weather pattern is, why it brings repeated thunderstorms and dangerous heat to Iowa, and how to stay safe during these events.

Severe Storms Sweep Across Eastern Iowa Wednesday Morning

What Is a “Ring of Fire” Weather Pattern? Why It Often Brings Iowa Days of Storms and Dangerous Heat

Iowa Weather Forecast

Severe storms are increasingly likely this morning with the highest chances before 10 AM and in portions of central to southern Iowa. Damaging wind gusts of 60-70 mph are the primary hazard but isolated significant gusts to 80+ mph are possible. Locally heavy rainfall and an isolated instance of large hail may also occur.

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