<body><div><p>CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Storms expected to develop could turn severe quickly.</p><h2>Your First Alert: Strong to severe storms with damaging wind threat</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1BREaQ_0uReeqxQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1BREaQ_0uReeqxQ00" width="1280" height="720" ><figcaption>The latest satellite and radar data. &nbsp; (KCRG)</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0vDFS6_0uReeqxQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0vDFS6_0uReeqxQ00" width="1300" height="730" ><figcaption>Severe Thunderstorm Watch (KCRG)</figcaption></figure><p>With the degree of heat and humidity present, we have built up a lot of energy for storms to feed off of. Other ingredients will come together this afternoon, such as a change of wind direction and speed with height (known as wind shear) and a source of upward motion to cause storms to develop. This provides an atmosphere that will be primed for strong to severe storms.</p><p>Those storms are likely to develop in central Iowa around the 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., quickly organizing into a cluster or line of storms. This pushes to the east quickly, potentially at around 45 to 60 mph, and forming into a complex of storms. Our northwest zone will see these storms between about 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with areas east of a line from Decorah to Oskaloosa becoming stormy between 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (this includes areas like Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Dubuque). Storms continue their eastward progression, reaching the Mississippi River area between 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.</p><p>Due to the ingredients in place, the risk of severe weather is present with any storm today. With the expected evolution of storms into an organized complex, potentially forming into a bow echo, the risk for damaging wind is among the highest threats. A secondary threat for some tornadoes embedded within the line of storms exists, and large hail a lower risk overall. An Enhanced Risk for severe weather is in place for those along and south of Highway 20 today. </p><p>Especially intense wind gusts are possible in storms today, potentially reaching 80 mph or higher. Be prepared to take shelter quickly as storms approach, staying away from windows and ideally getting on the lowest floor of your home.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2fiylG_0uReeqxQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2fiylG_0uReeqxQ00" width="1300" height="730" ><figcaption>Severe Weather Outlook (KCRG)</figcaption></figure><p>Storms may also produce heavy rainfall as they move through. While the storms are expected to move in and move out for most, any repeated thunderstorms in a particular area could lead to isolated much heavier totals and flash flooding. As always, if you encounter a flooded area, stay away from it; turn around, don’t drown!</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h2>Much quieter, more comfortable weather follows</h2><p>The good news is that the weather should be much less to worry about for the remainder of the 9-day forecast. Temperatures will head back below normal, and dew points will drop into the 50s by later this week. A few showers or storms could take place Tuesday, though the risk for severe weather will not be present. Otherwise, completely dry weather also looks likely for the last several days of the 9-day.</p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3tqQCb_0uReeqxQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3tqQCb_0uReeqxQ00" width="1130" height="555" ></div></body>

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Storms expected to develop could turn severe quickly. Your First Alert: Strong to severe storms with damaging wind threat. With the degree of heat and humidity present, we have built up a lot of energy for storms to feed off of. Other ingredients will come together this afternoon, such as a change of wind direction and speed with height (known as wind shear) and a source of upward motion to cause storms to develop. This provides an atmosphere that will be primed for strong to severe storms.

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