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- NEXT 9 HOURS: Storms move through
- SHORT TERM: Mixed weekend
- LONG TERM: A little wet at times
Latest Forecast
Stormy conditions tonight give way to a quieter weekend.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Storms are likely to develop this evening and sweep through eastern Iowa tonight.
It’s a First Alert Day for the risk of strong to severe storms within this second round of activity today. The highest chances will be between about 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Our First Alert Day continues into the night.(KCRG)
A Tornado Watch is in effect for much of the TV9 viewing area, along and south of U.S. Highway 20, until 4:00 a.m.
Current severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
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Storms have developed in parts of Iowa, as well as Kansas and Missouri, moving generally east-northeastward. At least a somewhat organized line of storms should take shape and move through the area. Within this line, some instances of damaging winds, large hail, and even an isolated tornado could take place.
The latest scan from Pinpoint Doppler Radar.
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If a storm approaches your area, seek shelter indoors. If a warning is issued, get to the lowest floor of your home, away from windows. In the event of a tornado warning, put as many walls between you and the outside as possible, like in an interior closet or bathroom. A basement is best if you have one. Cover your head and neck with pillows or blankets, or a bike helmet if you have one. If you’re in a mobile home, abandon it for more substantial shelter. If caught outdoors, try to get to an indoor shelter. As a last resort, lay flat in a ditch while protecting your head and neck. Don’t seek shelter under bridges or overpasses.
It’s important to make sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. A NOAA Weather Radio is a great tool in this case. Make sure it’s plugged in and turned on, ready to receive warnings, before you head to bed. We also recommend the KCRG-TV9 First Alert Weather App, which can give you customized alerts for your location. Of course, we’ll also provide updates on KCRG.com and KCRG-TV9 as conditions warrant.
The cold front with this storm system moves through later tonight, shifting winds from a more southerly direction to one from the west, then northwest. This will usher in cooler and drier air for the start of the weekend, and will definitely bring an end to precipitation chances. Clouds will linger, though, and Saturday should start off somewhat gray. By the afternoon, more sunshine is likely despite the continued blustery conditions. Lows tonight get into the 30s north to around 40 central and south. Temperatures in the afternoon only reach the mid to upper 40s.
The weekend starts colder, but warms up to finish.(KCRG)
Winds shift again on Saturday night, coming in from the southwest. This will give our temperatures a boost again for the end of the weekend. More sunshine will be there, too, which should make for a nice, if a bit breezy, day. Highs will be in the upper 50s north to upper 60s south.
A couple of more warm days are likely to kick off the following week, with highs on Monday in the 60s to low 70s. It’ll be another day with a lot of sunshine, too. Tuesday is a bit more of a mixed bag. Temperatures will likely vary a decent amount from north to south, with 50s north to near 70 in the south. This temperature contrast comes along with another storm system, which brings rain and storms to the area again.
The best chance is later on Tuesday into Tuesday night, with a little residual precipitation lingering on Wednesday. There’s the outside chance a little bit of snow could try to mix in before precipitation ends, though it looks like the threat for accumulation of note is very low.
More rain and storms could return on Tuesday next week.(KCRG)
Temperatures stay a bit cooler behind this early week storm system next week, with more days spent with highs in the 40s and 50s. Another storm by the weekend could bring a little more precipitation, though its strength and track will determine what kind of precipitation we see. At over a week away, it’s too early to say with high certainty what will occur. Stay tuned for updates.
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