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Recap of Iowa's severe weather that spun up multiple tornadoes on April 16, 2024

Recap of Iowa's severe weather that spun up multiple tornadoes on April 16, 2024
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Recap of Iowa's severe weather that spun up multiple tornadoes on April 16, 2024
Weather has calmed down Tuesday evening after an active day across the state. Check below for the latest on a day that produced several tornadoes and storms that brought hail and damaging winds.Closings | Interactive Radar | Weather AlertsShare videos, photos of severe weather with KCCI Tornado Watch expires in eastern Iowa The remaining Tornado Watch in east-central Iowa was allowed to expire at 8 p.m. Wind Advisory expires across the stateThe Wind Advisory issued for much of the state was allowed to expire at 7 p.m. by the National Weather Service. According to the National Weather Service, a few isolated non-severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday night.No active Tornado Warnings as of 6 p.m.; Tornado Watch expires in central IowaAs of 6 p.m. Tuesday all Tornado Warnings had expired. There's still a chance for storms to fire back up, and if they do KCCI will provide updates here and on the air. The nearly statewide Tornado Watch also expired at 6 p.m. for most central Iowa counties. There are still more than a dozen north central counties under the Tornado Watch through 7 p.m. In east-central Iowa there are 21 counties under a Tornado Watch through 8 p.m.A Wind Advisory is in effect for much of the state through 7 p.m. South winds 20-25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph could knock down tree limbs and potentially cause power outages. Homeowners are encouraged to secure outdoor objects and drivers should take extra caution, especially those in high-profile vehicles.Report power outages:MidAmerican EnergyAlliant EnergyBlack Hills EnergyAccess Energy CooperativeIowa Association of Electric CooperativesTornado Watch for most of IowaMuch of the state is under a Tornado Watch into Tuesday evening. The watch is in effect for most central Iowa counties through 6 p.m., but extends to as late as 8 p.m. for some northern counties. Tornado confirmed in Pocahontas CountyLaw enforcement confirmed a tornado near Rolfe, at Highway 3 and Highway 15, in Pocahontas County. The storm is moving north at 25 mphPeople in that area should take cover now. Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.Iowa State Patrol trooper posts photos, video of 2 tornadoesTrooper Paul Gardner, with the Iowa State Patrol, posted video and photos of tornadoes in Pocahontas and Calhoun counties.KCCI viewers share tornado videos, photosKCCI viewers have submitted several photos and videos of tornadoes Tuesday afternoon. Jason Marcoux shared this photo of a tornado near Rockwell City:Steve Peterson sent in this photo, looking toward Manson:Jessica Hammen shared this photo from Twin Lakes/Manson area:Jennifer Reutzel sent in video of a tornado west of Somers in Calhoun County:Storm damage shown in southwest Iowa town of BedfordKCCI meteorologist Trey Fulbright provides storm updates from Wapello CountyKCCI meteorologist Trey Fulbright is in Wapello County, where a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect through 4 p.m. That warning includes portions of Davis County, as well. Hazards include nickel-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts, with the storm moving northeast at 45 mph.Weather Aware: How to stay tornado safe while away from homeSevere Thunderstorm Warning in effect for Pella, KnoxvilleParts of south central Iowa are in a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 2 p.m. CT, according to the National Weather Service.The Warning includes Pella and Knoxville. Tornado Watch for nearly entire stateA Tornado Watch is in effect for most of the state of Iowa through 6 p.m. Tuesday. Intense tornadoes are possible, as is large hail up to 2 inches in diameter and damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. KCCI meteorologist Trey Fulbright took this photo looking southwest near Chariton.Severe storm destroys barn in Dallas CountyShane Boston of rural Dallas Center lost a barn in Tuesday morning's storm, so he needs to find a different place to keep some horses, but he said he feels blessed nobody was hurt.Hear from Boston: Watch: KCCI's Todd Magel reports live from Dallas County amid Tuesday's stormsKCCI has crews covering the storms across the state. Todd Magel reported from Dallas County after Tuesday morning's storms went through.Central Iowa power outagesAccording to MidAmerican Energy, more than 4,500 central Iowa customers were without power around noon Tuesday, including 3,700 in Grimes. That number of central Iowa outages had dropped to about 1,300 by 12:25 p.m.Report power outages:MidAmerican EnergyAlliant EnergyBlack Hills EnergyAccess Energy CooperativeIowa Association of Electric CooperativesSevere Thunderstorm Warning for central Iowa including Ames, Fort Dodge, BooneA Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of central Iowa including Ames, Fort Dodge and Boone. The Warning is in effect through 12:45 p.m. CT, according to the National Weather Service.Weather Aware: What’s the difference between a watch and a warning?Tornado Watch extended north into Polk, Story countiesThe Tornado Watch, initially impacting southern Iowa counties, has been extended north. It now includes Polk and Story counties.Tornado Warning issued, including Madrid, Dallas Center and WoodwardA Tornado Warning is in effect until 11:45 a.m. CT for a portion of central Iowa west of Des Moines.WATCH: Tornado Warning in effect for parts of Dallas County and Boone CountyAccording to the National Weather Service, there was a confirmed tornado at 11:11 a.m. located over Minburn, moving north at 50 mph. It was expected to be near Woodward and Bouton around 11:15 and around Ledges State Park around 11:25 a.m.People in that area should take cover now. Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.Tornado watch issues for parts of southern Iowa, northern MissouriA tornado watch is in effect for parts of Iowa until 6 p.m. CT, according to the National Weather Service in Des Moines.The watch encompasses south central Iowa counties.Tuesday's storms A second batch of showers and storms is spreading to Iowa from southwest Missouri this morning.These storms will spread farther into the state toward late morning through midday. If they can latch onto more heat and moisture near the surface, we could see some severe wind, hail, and possibly a tornado through 1 p.m. After that, tornadic potential likely shifts more into eastern/southeast Iowa.TUESDAY FORECAST: See the latest Storm Team 8 forecast hereBy early afternoon, the southern part of this storm cluster should be getting more heat. That's when the tornado risk especially climbs from the Des Moines metro to the southeast. A final round of storms could fire in an arc from western into southern Iowa later this afternoon. This last round will be highly dependent how 1) how long the earlier storms linger and 2) whether enough dry air aloft punches in and clears skies out. The storms in Round 3 will be less widespread but still potentially severe. They'll cross central Iowa during the early evening, leaving us to the east by about 7 p.m.Forecast uncertaintiesThere are a few details that could affect Tuesday's severe weather forecast.If the midday line of storms is slightly delayed, it will likely be the main show, and Round 3 won't happen. If the midday storms arrive slightly earlier, their severe potential drops, and we'll be waiting to see what the afternoon brings instead. More severe weather coverageWeather Aware: Tornado safety tipsHow to make sure your phone provides severe weather alertsWhat’s the difference between a watch and a warning?

Weather has calmed down Tuesday evening after an active day across the state.

Check below for the latest on a day that produced several tornadoes and storms that brought hail and damaging winds.

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Tornado Watch expires in eastern Iowa

The remaining Tornado Watch in east-central Iowa was allowed to expire at 8 p.m.

Wind Advisory expires across the state

The Wind Advisory issued for much of the state was allowed to expire at 7 p.m. by the National Weather Service. According to the National Weather Service, a few isolated non-severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday night.

No active Tornado Warnings as of 6 p.m.; Tornado Watch expires in central Iowa

As of 6 p.m. Tuesday all Tornado Warnings had expired. There's still a chance for storms to fire back up, and if they do KCCI will provide updates here and on the air.

The nearly statewide Tornado Watch also expired at 6 p.m. for most central Iowa counties. There are still more than a dozen north central counties under the Tornado Watch through 7 p.m. In east-central Iowa there are 21 counties under a Tornado Watch through 8 p.m.

A Wind Advisory is in effect for much of the state through 7 p.m. South winds 20-25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph could knock down tree limbs and potentially cause power outages. Homeowners are encouraged to secure outdoor objects and drivers should take extra caution, especially those in high-profile vehicles.

Report power outages:

    Tornado Watch for most of Iowa

    Much of the state is under a Tornado Watch into Tuesday evening. The watch is in effect for most central Iowa counties through 6 p.m., but extends to as late as 8 p.m. for some northern counties.

    Tornado confirmed in Pocahontas County

    Law enforcement confirmed a tornado near Rolfe, at Highway 3 and Highway 15, in Pocahontas County. The storm is moving north at 25 mph

    People in that area should take cover now. Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

    Iowa State Patrol trooper posts photos, video of 2 tornadoes

    Trooper Paul Gardner, with the Iowa State Patrol, posted video and photos of tornadoes in Pocahontas and Calhoun counties.

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    KCCI viewers share tornado videos, photos

    KCCI viewers have submitted several photos and videos of tornadoes Tuesday afternoon.

    Jason Marcoux shared this photo of a tornado near Rockwell City:

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    Jason Marcoux shared this photo of a tornado near Rockwell City on April 16, 2024.

    Steve Peterson sent in this photo, looking toward Manson:

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    Steve Peterson sent in this photo of a tornado, looking toward Manson, on April 16, 2024.

    Jessica Hammen shared this photo from Twin Lakes/Manson area:

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    Jessica Hammen shared this photo of a tornado near the Twin Lakes/Manson area on April 16, 2024.

    Jennifer Reutzel sent in video of a tornado west of Somers in Calhoun County:



    Storm damage shown in southwest Iowa town of Bedford

    KCCI meteorologist Trey Fulbright provides storm updates from Wapello County

    KCCI meteorologist Trey Fulbright is in Wapello County, where a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect through 4 p.m. That warning includes portions of Davis County, as well. Hazards include nickel-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts, with the storm moving northeast at 45 mph.

    Weather Aware: How to stay tornado safe while away from home

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for Pella, Knoxville

    Parts of south central Iowa are in a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 2 p.m. CT, according to the National Weather Service.

    The Warning includes Pella and Knoxville.

    Tornado Watch for nearly entire state

    A Tornado Watch is in effect for most of the state of Iowa through 6 p.m. Tuesday. Intense tornadoes are possible, as is large hail up to 2 inches in diameter and damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph.

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    KCCI meteorologist Trey Fulbright took this photo looking southwest near Chariton.

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    Clouds looking southwest near Chariton.

    Severe storm destroys barn in Dallas County

    Shane Boston of rural Dallas Center lost a barn in Tuesday morning's storm, so he needs to find a different place to keep some horses, but he said he feels blessed nobody was hurt.

    Hear from Boston:

    Watch: KCCI's Todd Magel reports live from Dallas County amid Tuesday's storms

    KCCI has crews covering the storms across the state. Todd Magel reported from Dallas County after Tuesday morning's storms went through.

    Central Iowa power outages

    According to MidAmerican Energy, more than 4,500 central Iowa customers were without power around noon Tuesday, including 3,700 in Grimes. That number of central Iowa outages had dropped to about 1,300 by 12:25 p.m.

    Report power outages:

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Iowa including Ames, Fort Dodge, Boone

    A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of central Iowa including Ames, Fort Dodge and Boone. The Warning is in effect through 12:45 p.m. CT, according to the National Weather Service.

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    Weather Aware: What’s the difference between a watch and a warning?

    Tornado Watch extended north into Polk, Story counties

    The Tornado Watch, initially impacting southern Iowa counties, has been extended north. It now includes Polk and Story counties.

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    Tornado Warning issued, including Madrid, Dallas Center and Woodward

    A Tornado Warning is in effect until 11:45 a.m. CT for a portion of central Iowa west of Des Moines.

    WATCH: Tornado Warning in effect for parts of Dallas County and Boone County

    According to the National Weather Service, there was a confirmed tornado at 11:11 a.m. located over Minburn, moving north at 50 mph. It was expected to be near Woodward and Bouton around 11:15 and around Ledges State Park around 11:25 a.m.

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    People in that area should take cover now. Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

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    Tornado watch issues for parts of southern Iowa, northern Missouri

    A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Iowa until 6 p.m. CT, according to the National Weather Service in Des Moines.

    The watch encompasses south central Iowa counties.

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    Tornado watch in effect through 6 p.m. Tuesday
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    Tuesday's storms

    A second batch of showers and storms is spreading to Iowa from southwest Missouri this morning.

    These storms will spread farther into the state toward late morning through midday. If they can latch onto more heat and moisture near the surface, we could see some severe wind, hail, and possibly a tornado through 1 p.m. After that, tornadic potential likely shifts more into eastern/southeast Iowa.

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    TUESDAY FORECAST: See the latest Storm Team 8 forecast here

    By early afternoon, the southern part of this storm cluster should be getting more heat. That's when the tornado risk especially climbs from the Des Moines metro to the southeast.

    A final round of storms could fire in an arc from western into southern Iowa later this afternoon. This last round will be highly dependent how 1) how long the earlier storms linger and 2) whether enough dry air aloft punches in and clears skies out.

    The storms in Round 3 will be less widespread but still potentially severe. They'll cross central Iowa during the early evening, leaving us to the east by about 7 p.m.

    Forecast uncertainties

    There are a few details that could affect Tuesday's severe weather forecast.

    If the midday line of storms is slightly delayed, it will likely be the main show, and Round 3 won't happen. If the midday storms arrive slightly earlier, their severe potential drops, and we'll be waiting to see what the afternoon brings instead.

    More severe weather coverage

    Weather Aware: Tornado safety tips

    How to make sure your phone provides severe weather alerts

    What’s the difference between a watch and a warning?