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flash flood watch for pott mills montgomery counties

Weather

May 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

POTTAWATTAMIE-MILLS-MONTGOMERY-CASS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COUNCIL BLUFFS...GLENWOOD...RED OAK...
PLATTSMOUTH
458 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2016

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA/VALLEY HAS EXPANDED THE

* FLASH FLOOD WATCH TO INCLUDE PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST IOWA AND
  SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA...INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS...IN
  SOUTHWEST IOWA...MILLS...MONTGOMERY AND POTTAWATTAMIE.

* THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING

* THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY RAIN ARE EXPECTED TO MOVE NORTHEAST
  INTO PARTS OF WEST CENTRAL IOWA THIS EVENING. SEVERAL ROUNDS OF
  HEAVY RAIN ARE LIKELY WHICH COULD LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING AND
  FLOODING OF STREAMS AND CREEKS.

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.

FLASH FLOOD WARNING SE MILLS/NORTHERN FREMONT CO.

Weather

May 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

FLASH FLOOD WARNING

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OMAHA/VALLEY NEBRASKA

449 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2016

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA HAS ISSUED A

* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR…

SOUTHEASTERN MILLS COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA…

NORTHERN FREMONT COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA…

* UNTIL 745 PM CDT

* AT 449 PM CDT…DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A THUNDERSTORM PRODUCING

HEAVY RAIN ACROSS THE WARNED AREA. MORE THAN TWO INCHES OF RAIN

HAVE ALREADY FALLEN WITH ANOTHER INCH OR TWO LIKELY FLASH FLOODING

IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SHORTLY.

* SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING INCLUDE…

SIDNEY…TABOR…THURMAN…RANDOLPH AND IMOGENE.

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 29 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 12 AND 20.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND NOW. ACT QUICKLY TO PROTECT YOUR LIFE.

 

FLASH FLOOD WARNING for S.E. Pottawattamie County

Weather

May 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

FLASH FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OMAHA/VALLEY NEBRASKA
431 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2016

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA HAS ISSUED A

* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...
  SOUTHEASTERN POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA...

* UNTIL 730 PM CDT

* AT 431 PM CDT...DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A THUNDERSTORM PRODUCING
  HEAVY RAIN ACROSS THE WARNED AREA. OVER TWO INCHES OF RAIN HAVE
  ALREADY FALLEN. FLASH FLOODING IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SHORTLY.

* SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING INCLUDE...
  CARSON...MACEDONIA...FARM CREEK PUBLIC WILDLIFE AREA AND OLD TOWN
  PARK.

THIS INCLUDES HIGHWAY 59 IN IOWA BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 41 AND 44.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND NOW. ACT QUICKLY TO PROTECT YOUR LIFE.

Flood Advisory for NW Page/SE Fremont Counties

Weather

May 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

PAGE IA-FREMONT IA-

354 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2016

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA HAS ISSUED A

* FLOOD ADVISORY FOR…

NORTHWESTERN PAGE COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA…

SOUTHEASTERN FREMONT COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA…

* UNTIL 700 PM CDT

* AT 353 PM CDT…DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED HEAVY RAIN DUE TO

THUNDERSTORMS. THIS WILL CAUSE MINOR FLOODING IN THE ADVISORY AREA.

OVER AN INCH OF RAIN HAD FALLEN FROM STORMS THAT MOVED THROUGH EARLIER.

* SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING INCLUDE…

SHENANDOAH…ESSEX…FARRAGUT…

RIVERTON AND PIERCE RECREATION AREA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

EXCESSIVE RUNOFF FROM HEAVY RAINFALL WILL CAUSE FLOODING OF SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS…AS WELL AS FARM AND COUNTRY ROADS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TRAVEL ACROSS FLOODED ROADS. FIND ALTERNATE ROUTES.

Severe thunderstorm warning update

Weather

May 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

PAGE IA-FREMONT IA-COUNTIES

248 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2016

…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT FOR NORTHWESTERN PAGE AND NORTHEASTERN FREMONT COUNTIES…AT 247 PM CDT…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED NEAR SHENANDOAH…OR 22 MILES NORTH OF TARKIO…MOVING NORTHEAST AT 35 MPH.

HAZARD…60 MPH WIND GUSTS AND QUARTER SIZE HAIL.

 

NE man arrested in Cass County, IA on felony charges

News

May 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says a Nebraska man was arrested Monday on a two felony charges. 30-year old Ivan Antonio Cervantes, of Omaha, was taken into custody for being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, felony Possession of Methamphetamine 3rd or Subsequent, and a simple misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia charge. Cervantes was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released the following day on $5000 bond.

On Tuesday, deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41-year old Danyel Rae Foreman, of Massena, on a Cass County Sheriff’s Office warrant for Violation of a Protective Order. Foreman was taken to the Cass County Jail where she was released later that day on $300 bond.

And on Wednesday, deputies arrested 31-year old Derik Wayne Bud Pickrell, of Fontanelle, on a charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Pickrell was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released later that day on his own recognizance. Also arrested Wednesday, was 46-year old Corey Allen Peterson, of Atlantic, on a Polk County warrant. Peterson was taken to the Cass County Jail and transferred to Polk County Jail today (Thursday).

Harlan garage fire deemed arson

News

May 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Shelby County say a garage fire that occurred Monday evening in Harlan, was intentionally set. The fire at 1711 6th Street was reported at around 5:25-p.m. An investigation determined the garage contained bags of garbage and a couple of bed mattresses, and that a juvenile who lived at the address allegedly started the fire intentionally.Their case was referred to the Juvenile Fire Setters Program and Department of Human Services.

The Harlan Fire Department was assisted during their investigation by the Iowa State Fire Marshal’s office and the Harlan Police Department.

Photo's from our sister station KNOD, in Harlan.

Photo’s from our sister station KNOD, in Harlan.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Page/Fremont Counties

Weather

May 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

220 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2016

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR…

SOUTHWESTERN PAGE COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA…

EASTERN FREMONT COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA…

* UNTIL 245 PM CDT

* AT 220 PM CDT…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED 6 MILES SOUTHEAST OF HAMBURG…OR 12 MILES NORTHWEST OF TARKIO…MOVING NORTHEAST AT 30 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…

SHENANDOAH…HAMBURG…FARRAGUT AND RIVERTON.

THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS…

HIGHWAY 59 IN IOWA BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 1 AND 16.

INTERSTATE 29 NEAR MILE MARKER 1.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

Tornado Watch #216 issued for Cass & area Counties until 10-p.m.

Weather

May 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 216
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
210 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2016

TORNADO WATCH 216 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS.  IOWA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

ADAIR                ADAMS               AUDUBON
CASS                 CLARKE              DALLAS
DECATUR              GUTHRIE             LUCAS
MADISON              POLK                RINGGOLD
TAYLOR               UNION               WARREN
WAYNE
TW

* PRIMARY THREATS INCLUDE…

A FEW TORNADOES LIKELY WITH A COUPLE INTENSE TORNADOES POSSIBLE.

WIDESPREAD LARGE HAIL AND ISOLATED VERY LARGE HAIL EVENTS TO 2.5

INCHES IN DIAMETER LIKELY. SCATTERED DAMAGING WIND GUSTS TO 70 MPH

POSSIBLE.

PROBABILITY TABLE:

PROB OF 2 OR MORE TORNADOES : 60%

PROB OF 1 OR MORE STRONG /F2-F5/ TORNADOES : 30%

PROB OF 10 OR MORE SEVERE WIND EVENTS : 40%

PROB OF 1 OR MORE WIND EVENTS > 75 MPH : 10%

PROB OF 10 OR MORE SEVERE HAIL EVENTS : 90%

PROB OF 1 OR MORE HAIL EVENTS > 2 INCHES : 60%

PROB OF 6 OR MORE COMBINED SEVERE HAIL/WIND EVENTS : >95%


				

Tornado Watch until 10pm for most of the listening area

Weather

May 26th, 2016 by Jim Field

TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 216
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
210 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2016

TORNADO WATCH 216 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR THE
 FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

IAC001-003-009-029-039-049-053-077-117-121-153-159-173-175-181-
185-270300-
/O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0216.160526T1910Z-160527T0300Z/

IA
.    IOWA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

ADAIR                ADAMS               AUDUBON
CASS                 CLARKE              DALLAS
DECATUR              GUTHRIE             LUCAS
MADISON              POLK                RINGGOLD
TAYLOR               UNION               WARREN
WAYNE