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Rainfall report: Sept. 1st 2013

News, Weather

September 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

As of 6-a.m. in Atlantic, the rain/thunderstorms that began at around 3-a.m., had ended. We received .35″ of precipitation here at the KJAN studios (The official National Weather Service reporting site for Atlantic). The last time measurable rain fell in Atlantic was August 15th, when we received .29″.

Precipitation for August in Atlantic was 1.57-inches, which is 2.31-inches below average. Precipitation year-to-date (Jan.-Aug.) amounts to 20.38-inches, which is slightly over 5-inches BELOW normal.

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Severe Weather Statement for Mills County

Weather

September 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

351 AM CDT SUN SEP 1 2013

…THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR MILLS COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 400 AM CDT…

THE STORM WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAS WEAKENED BELOW SEVERE LIMITS AND EXITED THE WARNED AREA. THEREFORE THE WARNING WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE. HOWEVER…WINDS GUSTING TO 40 TO 50 MPH ARE STILL POSSIBLE ITH THIS THUNDERSTORM.

TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER…CONTACT YOUR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OMAHA.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook: Sun., Sept. 1st 2013

Weather

September 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

COUNTIES:  SAC-CRAWFORD-CARROLL-AUDUBON-GUTHRIE-DALLAS-CASS-ADAIR-MADISON-ADAMS-UNION-TAYLOR-RINGGOLD…

349 AM CDT SUN SEP 1 2013

TODAY AND TONIGHT: SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE SOUTHEAST OF A LINE FROM WATERLOO TO DENISON THROUGH 11 AM. SEVERE STORMS ARE NOT EXPECTED HOWEVER ISOLATED STORMS COULD PRODUCE HAIL TO THE SIZE OF NICKELS AND WIND GUSTS TO 45 MPH.

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Storm report: 9/1/13

Weather

September 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

4:06-a.m.      40-to 50-mph winds downed 12-to 14″ tree limbs in Dallas Center (Dallas Co.)

3:12-a.m.    3/4″ diameter hail reported in Council Bluffs by a trained NWS spotter. (Pottawattamie Co.)

 

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NWS Forecast for Cass & area Counties in IA: 9/1/13

Weather

September 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

328 AM CDT SUN SEP 1 2013

EARLY THIS MORNING…THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY. NORTHWEST WIND NEAR 5 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 60 PERCENT.

TODAY…PARTLY SUNNY UNTIL LATE AFTERNOON THEN BECOMING SUNNY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH MID MORNING. HIGH IN THE MID 80S. NORTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

TONIGHT…CLEAR…COOLER. LOW IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

LABOR DAY…SUNNY. HIGH AROUND 80. NORTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW AROUND 50. EAST WIND AROUND 5 MPH.

TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 80S. SOUTH WIND AROUND5 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE LOWER 60S. HIGH IN THE UPPER 80S.

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Iowa early News Headlines: Sun., Sept. 1st 2013

News

September 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa power utility is warning residents not to fall for a phone scam that has targeted power customers around the country. The Des Moines Register reports that MidAmerican Energy has received reports from its customers complaining of suspicious callers seeking personal data.

DENISON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say an accident led to an explosion and fire at a recycling plant in western Iowa’s Denison. Sioux City television station KTIV reports that the fire occurred Friday and took only 20 minutes for firefighters to get under control. But Denison residents say the explosion rattled windows in the area.

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (AP) — A swimming advisory has been issued for Clear Lake and McIntosh Woods state parks in north-central Iowa. The Mason City Globe Gazette reports that the advisories were issued after a water sample showed elevated levels of E. coli bacteria. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says the sampling was taken earlier this week.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — David Johnson ran for a career-high 199 yards and two touchdowns and caught passes for two more scores to lead Northern Iowa past Iowa State 28-20 Saturday night. Northern Iowa, seeking a return to the FCS playoffs after a rare losing record in 2012, jumped to a 21-7 lead on a steamy evening in Ames. The Panthers handed the Cyclones their first season-opening loss in five seasons under ISU coach Paul Rhoads.

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Updated Special Weather Statement: Cass/Adair/Audubon/Guthrie Counties

Weather

September 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

331 AM CDT SUN SEP 1 2013

CRAWFORD-CARROLL-GREENE-AUDUBON-GUTHRIE-CASS-ADAIR-

…STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WITH GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED…

AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WITH GUSTY WINDS WILL BE PASSING THROUGH THE REGION BETWEEN 330 AM AND 430 AM THIS SUNDAY MORNING. WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH CAN BE EXPECTED WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR SOME SMALL HAIL AS WELL. THE STORMS ARE MOVING TO THE SOUTHEAST AT 40 MPH.

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Special Weather Statement: Cass/Adair/Audubon/Guthrie Counties

Weather

September 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson 

CARROLL-GREENE-AUDUBON-GUTHRIE-CASS-ADAIR-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CARROLL...JEFFERSON...AUDUBON...
GUTHRIE CENTER...ATLANTIC...GREENFIELD
303 AM CDT SUN SEP 1 2013

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WITH GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED...

AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WITH GUSTY WINDS WILL BE PASSING
THROUGH THE REGION BETWEEN 300 AM AND 430 AM THIS SUNDAY MORNING.
WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH CAN BE EXPECTED WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR SOME
SMALL HAIL AS WELL. THE STORMS ARE MOVING TO THE SOUTHEAST AT 40
MPH.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Mills County (9/1/13)

Weather

September 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

.A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 AM CDT

FOR MILLS AND EASTERN SARPY COUNTIES…

AT 329 AM CDT…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED NEAR PAPILLION…OR 10 MILES SOUTH OF OMAHA…MOVING EAST AT 35 MPH. QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND 60 MPH WIND GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE WITH THIS STORM.

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323 AM CDT SUN SEP 1 2013

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR…MILLS COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST IOWA…NORTHEASTERN CASS COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA…EASTERN SARPY COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL NEBRASKA…UNTIL 400 AM CDT

* AT 320 AM CDT…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED NEAR PACIFIC JUNCTION…OR 17 MILES SOUTHEAST OF OMAHA…MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 35 MPH.

HAZARD…QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND 60 MPH WIND GUSTS.

SOURCE…RADAR INDICATED.

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

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…BELLEVUE…PAPILLION…LA VISTA…PLATTSMOUTH…GLENWOOD…MALVERN…PACIFIC JUNCTION…EMERSON…CEDAR CREEK…OFFUTT AFB…TABOR…SILVER CITY…HENDERSON…HASTINGS AND CAMP OMAHA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

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Johnson scores 4 TDs, N. Iowa beats Iowa St 28-20

Sports

August 31st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — David Johnson ran for a career-high 199 yards and two touchdowns and caught passes for two more scores to lead Northern Iowa past Iowa State 28-20 on Saturday night.

Northern Iowa, seeking a return to the FCS playoffs after a rare losing record in 2012, jumped to a 21-7 lead on a steamy Midwest evening and handed Iowa State its first season-opening loss in five seasons under coach Paul Rhoads. It was just the fifth victory for the Panthers in 28 games with the Cyclones, who are coming off two straight bowl appearances.

Iowa State drew to 21-20 on Cole Netten’s third-quarter field goals of 23 and 38 yards, the first of his career. But Johnson caught a short pass from Kollmorgen, slipped through three defenders and went 29 yards for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter for an eight-point lead that held up.

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