
A complex of thunderstorms brought more rainfall and strong winds to south central Iowa this morning. The KNIA/KRLS Severe Weather Action Team was on the air for five total severe thunderstorm warnings from 12:05 to 2:20 a.m., impacting nearly all of Marion, Warren, and Jasper Counties. Five staff members and Weatherology meteorologists contributed to live on-air coverage. Several reports of power outages mainly impacted the Des Moines metro for wind gusts that topped out at 74 MPH near the Des Moines Airport. Strong winds and more rainfall impacted the KNIA/KRLS Listening Area during the warnings and before, with radar estimates of 1/2″ to 2″ recorded until the mid-morning hours. Several more chances for storms today could produce additional heavy rainfall and severe weather, with a slight risk for both issued today across south central Iowa. The KNIA/KRLS Severe Weather Action Team is on the air for severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings in Marion, Warren, and Jasper Counties.