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Severe Thunderstorm Warning has expired for S.E. Harrison/N.W. Pott. Counties

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July 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

HARRISON IA-POTTAWATTAMIE IA-
243 AM CDT MON JUL 18 2016

…THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HARRISON AND NORTHWESTERN POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTIES EXPIRED AT 245 AM CDT…THE STORM WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING MAY HAVE WEAKENED TO JUST BELOW SEVERE LIMITS…AND NO LONGER POSE AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO LIFE OR PROPERTY. THEREFORE…THE WARNING WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE. HOWEVER NICKEL SIZE HAIL…GUSTY WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN ARE STILL POSSIBLE WITH THIS THUNDERSTORM. LOCALIZED FLOODING MAY ALSO OCCUR.

Flash Flood Watch extended to more Counties

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July 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

HARRISON-SHELBY-POTTAWATTAMIE-MILLS-MONTGOMERY-FREMONT-PAGE-223 AM CDT MON JUL 18 2016

…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA/VALLEY HAS ISSUED A

* FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST IOWA AND
NEBRASKA…INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS…IN SOUTHWEST IOWA…
FREMONT…HARRISON…MILLS…MONTGOMERY…PAGE…
POTTAWATTAMIE AND SHELBY. IN NEBRASKA…BURT…CUMING…
DODGE…DOUGLAS AND WASHINGTON.

* UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING

* PERSISTENT THUNDERSTORMS WITH EXCESSIVE RAINFALL RATES ARE
POSSIBLE THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS AND INTO THE MORNING
COMMUTE. RAINFALL RATES OF 2 TO 4 INCHES PER HOUR WILL BE COMMON
WITH THESE STORMS AND SOME LOCATIONS COULD PICK UP 3 TO 6 INCHES
OF RAINFALL BY MID MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD
TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION
SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED.

Traffic stop leads to pursuit in Fremont County Sunday night

News

July 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop in Fremont County late Sunday night resulted in a pursuit and arrest. Sheriff Kevin Aistrope says a deputy tried to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. The vehicle, driven by 33-year old Brandon Buckner, of Hamburg, was reportedly involved in an previous incident Sunday evening. Buckner refused to stop for the deputies, and led them on a chase through the city limits of Hamburg.

He was arrested when the pursuit ended in the 500 block of Main Street, in Hamburg. Buckner was brought to the Fremont County Jail, where he faces multiple traffic violations, and was awaiting an appearance before a magistrate.

Buckner

Buckner

Authorities say alcohol was believed to be a factor in the chase, but their investigation was on-going.No damage or injuries were reported in connection with the incident.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning update for Harrison/Pott. Counties

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July 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

216 AM CDT MON JUL 18 2016

…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 AM CDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN HARRISON AND NORTHWESTERN POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTIES…AT 216 AM CDT…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED NEAR MISSOURI VALLEY…OR 18 MILES NORTHEAST OF OMAHA…MOVING NORTHEAST AT 15 MPH.

HAZARD…60 MPH WIND GUSTS AND QUARTER SIZE HAIL.

SOURCE…RADAR INDICATED.

IMPACT…HAIL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES IS EXPECTED. EXPECT WIND DAMAGE TO
ROOFS…SIDING…AND TREES.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
MISSOURI VALLEY…LOGAN AND HISTORICAL VILLAGE WELCOME CENTER.

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 29 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 71 AND 75.

Cass County man arrested on felony drug warrants

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July 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office reports a Cass County man was arrested Friday afternoon at the Adair County Jail on two felony warrants for a controlled substance violation stemming from an undercover sale that took place in Dec. 2015. 47-year old Bradley Leo Ranney, of Massena, was being held in the Adair County Jail on a $150,000 cash only bond. Between Dec, 1st and 31st, 2015, Ranney is alleged to have possessed and delivered more than 5-grams of a methamphetamine to an undercover officer, in Bridgewater.

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office reports also, 49-year old James Alana Klemish, of Adair, was arrested Thursday morning for Serious Domestic Abuse Assault, in connection with an incident during which he allegedly struck his wife in the mouth at his residence, causing visible marks and injury. Klemish was released from custody later that day on a $1,000 cash bond or surety.

Other arrests in Adair County include: 42-year old Mark Alan Emgarten, of Adair, on July 16th, for OWI/1st Offense; and, 36-year old James Robert Sims, of Fontanelle, on July 15th, for Driving While Barred. Emgarten was later released on $1,000 bond, while Sims was released on $2,000 bond.

Warning for Central Pott. County cancelled

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July 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

205 AM CDT MON JUL 18 2016

…THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY IS CANCELLED…

THE STORM WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAS WEAKENED BELOW SEVERE LIMITS…AND NO LONGER POSE AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO LIFE OR PROPERTY. THEREFORE…THE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: S.E. Harrison/N.W. Pott. Counties

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July 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

203 AM CDT MON JUL 18 2016

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR…
SOUTHEASTERN HARRISON COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA…
NORTHWESTERN POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA…

* UNTIL 245 AM CDT

* AT 202 AM CDT…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED NEAR MISSOURI VALLEY…OR 17 MILES NORTH OF OMAHA…MOVING NORTHEAST AT 20 MPH.

HAZARD…60 MPH WIND GUSTS AND QUARTER SIZE HAIL.

SOURCE…RADAR INDICATED.

IMPACT…HAIL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES IS EXPECTED. EXPECT WIND DAMAGE
TO ROOFS…SIDING…AND TREES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
MISSOURI VALLEY…LOGAN AND HISTORICAL VILLAGE WELCOME CENTER.

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 29 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 66 AND 77.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A BUILDING.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 2:30-a.m. for Central Pott. County

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July 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

143 AM CDT MON JUL 18 2016

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR…CENTRAL POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA… UNTIL 230 AM CDT

* AT 143 AM CDT…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED 7 MILES NORTH OF COUNCIL BLUFFS…OR 11 MILES NORTHEAST OF OMAHA…MOVING EAST AT 20 MPH.

HAZARD…60 MPH WIND GUSTS AND QUARTER SIZE HAIL.

SOURCE…RADAR INDICATED.

IMPACT…HAIL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES IS EXPECTED. EXPECT WIND DAMAGE

TO ROOFS…SIDING…AND TREES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…

NORTHEASTERN COUNCIL BLUFFS…UNDERWOOD…NEOLA…CRESCENT…

MCCLELLAND…ARROWHEAD PARK AND HITCHCOCK NATURE CENTER.

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 80 IN IOWA BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 8 AND 23.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A

BUILDING.

 

Flash Flood Watch until 9-a.m. Monday for Cass & area Counties in IA

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July 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

139 AM CDT MON JUL 18 2016

HEAVY RAIN AND FLASH FLOOD POTENTIAL OVER CENTRAL TO SOUTHERN IOWA.WIDESPREAD THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING VERY HEAVY ARE LIKELY TO CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AND SPREAD OVER CENTRAL TO SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF IOWA UP TO AROUND INTERSTATE 80.

COUNTIES: CRAWFORD-CARROLL-GREENE-BOONE-AUDUBON-GUTHRIE-DALLAS-POLK-JASPER-CASS-ADAIR-MADISON-WARREN-MARION-MAHASKA-ADAMS-UNION-CLARKE-LUCAS-MONROE-WAPELLO-TAYLOR-RINGGOLD-DECATUR-WAYNE-APPANOOSE-DAVIS-

…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING…

* WIDESPREAD THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HEAVY RAIN ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO SPREAD OVER CENTRAL TO SOUTHERN IOWA THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS TOWARDS THE MORNING COMMUTE. RAINFALL RATES OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR ARE POSSIBLE WITH TOTAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 3 TO 6 INCHES POSSIBLE BY SUNRISE. THESE STORMS ARE LIKELY TO TRANSITION OVER THE SAME AREA…LEADING TO THE FLASH FLOOD POTENTIAL.

* FLASH FLOODING AT NIGHT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. IF YOU SEE WATER OVER A ROAD…PLEASE TURN AROUND DO NOT DROWN.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: S.W. Adams/Taylor Counties

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July 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

137 AM CDT MON JUL 18 2016

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR…TAYLOR COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA…SOUTHWESTERN ADAMS COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA… UNTIL 215 AM CDT

* AT 137 AM CDT…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED 7 MILES NORTHEAST OF CLARINDA…OR 14 MILES NORTHWEST OF BEDFORD…MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 25 MPH.

HAZARD…60 MPH WIND GUSTS AND QUARTER SIZE HAIL.

SOURCE…RADAR INDICATED.

IMPACT…HAIL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES IS EXPECTED. EXPECT WIND DAMAGE

TO ROOFS…SIDING…AND TREES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…

BEDFORD…ATHELSTAN…NEW MARKET…BLOCKTON…GRAVITY…NODAWAY…

LAKE OF THREE FIRES STATE PARK AND BEDFORD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A

BUILDING.