Gov. Reynolds authorized a #disaster #proclamation for 15 counties— Adair, Adams, Cass, Clay, Hardin, Harrison, Jasper, Kossuth, Marshall, Montgomery, Page, Palo Alto, Pottawattamie, Tama, & Warren—in response to May 21 severe weather.

More info: go.iowa.gov/nPTQ

TORNADO WATCH until 9pm

⚠️THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION
🌪️Several tornadoes and a few intense tornadoes likely
🌬️Widespread damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 90mph likely
🧊Scattered large hail with isolated very large hail to 4' in diameter possible

8:30am CDT #SPC Public Severe Weather Outlook #PWO concerning #iawx #ilwx #kswx #mnwx #mowx #newx #wiwx spc.noaa.gov/products/outlo…

Severe thunderstorms are expected Tuesday afternoon and evening across parts of the Midwest. Large to very hail and strong tornado are possible with initially more discrete storms, while severe gusts, possibly in excess of 75 mph, will become more likely later in the evening.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for eastern Kansas, far southeast Nebraska, far southwest Iowa, and western Missouri until 2 AM CDT. Significant wind gusts up to 85 mph and very large hail up to 2 inches in diameter will be the primary hazards. #KSwx #MOwx #NEwx #IAwx

Yesterday, the The White House approved a major disaster declaration in Iowa following the April tornadoes. Residents may apply for federal assistance if they live in one of the designated areas. Additional areas may be added as damage assessments continue.

🔗fema.gov/disaster/4779

Iowa Emergency Management Association conference May 8-10 in Wahpeton, IA. More than 100 emergency managers and voluntary agencies attending. First day presentations included United Cajun Navy, Safeguard Iowa and local EMs.

🤗HUGE thanks to the Iowa Emergency Management Assn. for inviting us to speak at their 18th Annual Conf. We talked about new, transformative changes to FEMA's Individual Assistance Program. Great to be w/the local heroes who help our communities! Iowa Emergency Management Association #iawx #iowa

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota until 3 AM CDT

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Iowa and Nebraska until 10 PM CDT

⚠️Sat 4/27/24

A Regional Severe Weather Outbreak is possible over the Plains and mid MS Valley today/tonight.

Numerous severe thunderstorms are possible over parts of OK, KS and North TX . Strong, long-track tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds are likely

Storm damage this weekend in Iowa?

Please report damage to your property, roads, utilities or any other Iowa storm-related information by using this form: go.iowa.gov/vyAP

Tornado Warning including Monroe IA, Pleasantville IA and Reasnor IA until 10:00 PM CDT

At 857 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located over Pleasant Hill, moving northeast at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

Tornado Warning including Des Moines IA, Altoona IA and Pleasant Hill IA until 9:30 PM CDT

Tornado Warning including Indianola IA, Milo IA and New Virginia IA until 9:30 PM CDT

Tornado Warning including Murray IA, Tingley IA and Thayer IA until 9:30 PM CDT

Rotation has been reported in Paterson. Please stay sheltered. We are also seeing a storm coming in from Lorimor. Please continue to stay alert as these storms come through the area.

Tornado Warning continues for Des Moines IA, West Des Moines IA and Urbandale IA until 8:45 PM CDT

Tornado Warning including Des Moines IA, West Des Moines IA and Urbandale IA until 8:45 PM CDT