Alta, IA

2:31 PM CDT on May 19, 2013 (GMT -0500)
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Lon: 95.3° W
Lat: 42.7° N
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Weather Summary
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Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Severe thunderstorm activity will persist for the Plains on Sunday as a broad low pressure system continues trekking through the region. The system will move from the Northern Plains and into the Great Lakes, creating two frontal boundaries. The warm front associated with this system will extend eastward over the Great Lakes and into the Northeast, kicking up scattered showers and thunderstorms into Sunday night. At the same time, a cold front extends southward from this system which will move off the Central Rockies and into the Central and Southern Plains. Counter-clockwise flow around this broad system will pull moisture and energy into the Plains from the Gulf of Mexico. This will support moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms in between these two fronts. This system has a history of severe thunderstorm development across the Northern and Central Plains, thus, there is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorm development with large hail, damaging winds, and multiple tornadoes. These severe thunderstorms will most likely develop across central and eastern Oklahoma, through eastern Kansas, and into western Missouri. A slight risk of severe storm development remains in effect from northern Texas, through southern Minnesota and Wisconsin on Sunday. At the same time, the back side of this system will continue spreading moisture over the Intermountain West and Rockies. This will trigger more showers with isolated thunderstorms over the region through Sunday evening.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure slowly moves over the East Coast and maintains shower and thunderstorm activity for the Mid-Atlantic states through the Northeast.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Severe thunderstorm activity will persist for the Plains on Sunday as a broad low pressure system continues trekking through the region. The system will move from the Northern Plains and into the Great Lakes, creating two frontal boundaries. The warm front associated with this system will extend eastward over the Great Lakes and into the Northeast, kicking up scattered showers and thunderstorms into Sunday night. At the same time, a cold front extends southward from this system which will move off the Central Rockies and into the Central and Southern Plains. Counter-clockwise flow around this broad system will pull moisture and energy into the Plains from the Gulf of Mexico. This will support moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms in between these two fronts. This system has a history of severe thunderstorm development across the Northern and Central Plains, thus, there is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorm development with large hail, damaging winds, and multiple tornadoes. These severe thunderstorms will most likely develop across central and eastern Oklahoma, through eastern Kansas, and into western Missouri. A slight risk of severe storm development remains in effect from northern Texas, through southern Minnesota and Wisconsin on Sunday. At the same time, the back side of this system will continue spreading moisture over the Intermountain West and Rockies. This will trigger more showers with isolated thunderstorms over the region through Sunday evening.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure slowly moves over the East Coast and maintains shower and thunderstorm activity for the Mid-Atlantic states through the Northeast.
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Alta Weather at a Glance

Updated 2:15 PM CDT
Weather Station
Storm Lake (KSLB)
Elevation
1486 ft
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Light Drizzle
Light Drizzle
Temperature
66 °F
Feels Like 66 °F
Wind(mph)
7
Sunrise / Set
5:54 AM
8:41 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Thunderstorm 82 °F
T-storms
90% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Thunderstorm 63 °F
T-storms
90% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Thunderstorm 75 | 61 °F
T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Thunderstorm 70 | 55 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of Rain 63 | 48 °F
Chance of Rain
40% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Mostly Cloudy 66 | 43 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.65 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 900 ft
Mostly Cloudy 1400 ft
Overcast 5000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
94%
Rainfall
0.22 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KSLB 191915Z AUTO 23006G15KT 10SM -DZ SCT009 BKN014 OVC050 19/18 A2965 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
66 °F
66,66,64,64,64,64,64,64,64,64,64,64,64
Dew Point
64 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
7 mph from SW
Wind Gust
17 mph
Health
UV
3 out of 16
Pollen
4.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then thunderstorms in the afternoon. High of 82F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. Low of 63F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Monday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then thunderstorms in the afternoon. High of 75F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_tstorms Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday
tstorms Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers in the morning, then overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 70F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then overcast. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 48F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 66F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 72F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 66F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 52F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Sunday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 68F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Alta IA

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KSLB

Sunday, 19
Thunderstorm
82 | 63 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
90%
Monday, 20
Thunderstorm
75 | 61 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Tuesday, 21
Thunderstorm
70 | 55 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Wednesday, 22
Chance of Rain
63 | 48 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Thursday, 23
Mostly Cloudy
66 | 43 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Clear
72 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Partly Cloudy
66 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Chance of a Thunderstorm
72 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Monday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
68 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Tuesday, 28
Partly Cloudy
72 | 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then thunderstorms in the afternoon. High of 82F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. Low of 63F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 63 75 | 66 81 | 63 67 | 62
Wind 10 mph SE 17 mph SSE 13 mph SSE 10 mph SSE
Humidity 85% 74% 54% 84%
Chance of Precip. 80% 90% 90% 90%
Cloud Cover 83% 69% 79% 56%
Conditions Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:54 AM
8:41 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.22], Average RMSE [2.45]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.25], Average RMSE [1.73] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then thunderstorms in the afternoon. High of 75F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_tstorms Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 59 73 | 58 73 | 56 64 | 55
Wind 10 mph South 17 mph SSW 16 mph SSW 7 mph SSW
Humidity 79% 58% 55% 70%
Chance of Precip. 90% 50% 40% 50%
Cloud Cover 67% 14% 71% 66%
Conditions Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:53 AM
8:42 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.56], Average RMSE [2.68]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.32], Average RMSE [1.98] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
tstorms Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers in the morning, then overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 70F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then overcast. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 55 68 | 54 68 | 54 58 | 56
Wind 6 mph SSW 8 mph South 2 mph ESE 6 mph SW
Humidity 72% 62% 61% 95%
Chance of Precip. 50% 50% 60% 20%
Cloud Cover 57% 68% 91% 15%
Conditions Chance of Rain Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:53 AM
8:43 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.70], Average RMSE [2.99]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.40], Average RMSE [3.05] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 48F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 56 60 | 56 62 | 54 56 | 51
Wind 6 mph West 8 mph NW 11 mph NNW 8 mph NNW
Humidity 94% 86% 72% 84%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 87% 91%
Conditions Overcast Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
8:44 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.38], Average RMSE [2.94]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.36], Average RMSE [3.47] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 66F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 48 61 | 48 64 | 50 54 | 46
Wind 9 mph NNW 9 mph NNW 11 mph NNE 7 mph NE
Humidity 88% 64% 57% 72%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 95% 86% 79% 78%
Conditions Overcast Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
8:45 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.70], Average RMSE [2.93]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.91], Average RMSE [3.57] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 72F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 49 | 40 62 | 44 71 | 46 56 | 45
Wind 8 mph NE 8 mph East 10 mph East 7 mph ESE
Humidity 72% 49% 39% 66%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 44% 19% 14% 6%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:46 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.78], Average RMSE [3.60]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.83], Average RMSE [4.88] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 66F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 52F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 46 64 | 49 66 | 49 60 | 50
Wind 6 mph ESE 10 mph SE 10 mph ESE 8 mph ESE
Humidity 78% 59% 53% 69%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 32% 42% 22% 27%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:46 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.64], Average RMSE [4.74]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.22], Average RMSE [5.13] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 52 59 | 54 69 | 58 62 | 61
Wind 10 mph ESE 14 mph SE 11 mph SE 10 mph SE
Humidity 83% 84% 70% 97%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 80% 85% 72% 99%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:47 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [8.19], Average RMSE [6.36]
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 68F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 59 66 | 63 67 | 64 63 | 62
Wind 10 mph SE 11 mph SE 10 mph SE 7 mph SE
Humidity 100% 86% 89% 89%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 95% 85% 88%
Conditions Fog Overcast Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:48 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [8.34], Average RMSE [5.79]
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 56 70 | 58 71 | 61 67 | 60
Wind 5 mph SE 5 mph SE 5 mph SE 3 mph SE
Humidity 82% 65% 70% 77%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 77% 70% 60% 63%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:49 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 57 75 | 60 74 | 64 65 | 63
Wind 2 mph SE 2 mph SE 3 mph ESE 2 mph SE
Humidity 75% 60% 69% 93%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 79% 85% 80% %
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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May 19, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 69 °F 48 °F
Record 93 °F (1998) 39 °F (2002)
Yesterday 84 °F 59 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 19, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:54 AM CDT 8:41 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:21 AM CDT 9:14 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:40 AM CDT 9:55 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:52 AM CDT 10:43 PM CDT
Moon 2:38 PM CDT 2:27 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 52m
Length of Day
14h 46m
Tomorrow will be 1m 52s longer.
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88 °F
Pella
86 °F
Centerville
86 °F
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86 °F
Ankeny
85 °F
Perry
60 °F
Carroll
60 °F
Creston
60 °F
Storm Lake
60 °F
Audubon
60 °F
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No new snow has been reported.
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Storm Lake 66 °F Light Drizzle 2:15 PM CDT
Cherokee 66 °F Light Rain 2:15 PM CDT
Spencer 66 °F Light Rain 1:33 PM CDT
Orange City 70 °F Light Rain 2:15 PM CDT
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Flight Rule: MVFR (KSLB)
Wind Speed: 6.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 230° (SW)
Ceiling: 1400 ft

METAR KSLB 191915Z AUTO 23006G15KT 10SM -DZ SCT009 BKN014 OVC050 19/18 A2965 RMK AO2

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IADOT Storm Lake (US 71/IA 3), Truesdale, IA 66 °F 64 °F 92% South  at  7 mph 0.21 in / hr 1329 ft 2:08 PM CDT MADIS
APRSWXNET Cherokee IA , Cherokee, IA 65 °F 64 °F 95% SE  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1312 ft 2:03 PM CDT MADIS
Holstein Ag Services, LLC, Holstein, IA 66.9 °F 66 °F 95% South  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1381 ft 2:30 PM CDT Rapid Fire
IADOT Ida Grove (HW 59), Ida Grove, IA 68 °F 63 °F 85% SSE  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 1233 ft 2:01 PM CDT MADIS
Webb, Iowa, Webb, IA 67.4 °F 63 °F 85% SSW  at  0.0 mph - / hr 1356 ft 2:17 PM CDT Normal
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In a home... one of the best shelters is in the basement... under heavy
furniture and where overhead support and protection are the greatest.
If there is no basement... go to the center of the house on the lowest
floor. Get into a small room... such as a closet or bathroom... or an
interior hallway under heavy furniture. Some have found that an empty
bathtub with a mattress or blanket for cover makes a good emergency
Refuge.

In a school... office building or other type of institutional
building... follow your rehearsed plan of action. Go quickly to a
basement if available. If none is available... go to a Central Hall or
corridor on the lowest floor. Keep away from outside walls... doors
and windows. Stay out of auditoriums and gymnasiums.

If in open country or in a car... and you can not avoid the path of
the storm... get into a ditch... depression or culvert. Lie flat and
make as small a target as possible. If you can... wrap a covering
around yourself. Even small ground debris can cause serious injury
when driven by tornado strength winds.

In a Mobile home... whether it is tied down or not... abandon it and go
to a community shelter... neighbors house... or get into a ditch.

Your National Weather Service advises you to memorize these basic
safety rules. Your life may depend on you knowing them.


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