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Central Iowa weather alerts for Tuesday, April 30 | Live updates

Parts of the state are under a Tornado Watch until 10 p.m. Tuesday.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Another round of severe weather is coming to Iowa, just days after at least 19 tornadoes touched down, causing widespread damage and at least one casualty.

The Local 5 Weather Team forecasts storms will arrive in central Iowa from the west after 4 p.m. Tuesday, bringing with it threats of hail, winds and possible tornadoes. 

More rain is expected on Wednesday and Thursday.

You can view the full forecast here. A full list of storm reports from the National Weather Service is available at this link.

Watches and Warnings

A Tornado Warning was in effect in the following areas: 

  • Bloomfield (9 p.m.) 
  • Pulaski (9 p.m.)
  • Drakesville (9 p.m.)

A Tornado Watch was in effect for western Iowa and parts of Nebraska until 10 p.m.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was in effect for the following areas: 

  • Ottumwa (9 p.m.)
  • Albia (9 p.m.)
  • Eldon (9 p.m.)
  • Melrose (8:45 p.m.)
  • Hiteman (8:45 p.m.)
  • Chariton (8:45 p.m.)
  • Russell (8:45 p.m.)
  • Lovilia (8:45 p.m.)

Stay Weather Aware!

   

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