![]() ![]() Storm chaser catches tornado near Knoxville Hail ranging from pea-sized to quarter-sized has been reported in the city since storms began late Tuesday.Ī report of 1-inch hail in northeast Des Moines was submitted to the NWS at about 8 p.m. ![]() The Des Moines Police Department tweeted that officers are reporting pea-sized hail on the city's west side. Des Moines police report pea-sized hailĪ severe thunderstorm warning issued for Des Moines has been extended until 9:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. One or two tornadoes are also possible, NWS warned. The storms are traveling west and could include large hail and potentially damaging winds. The National Weather Service out of the Quad Cities warned another round of storms will likely hit the area in eastern Iowa between midnight and 6 a.m. ![]() Storms in eastern Iowa expected midnight through 6 a.m. Those storms with hail and gusty winds are moving past the metro toward eastern Iowa heading into the late hours of Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service's updated radar. More: How to claim tornado relief in Iowa if your house or property has been damaged Des Moines sees last of Tuesday's stormĪs of 10:20 p.m., Des Moines will no longer need to brace for heavy storms. So staying ready is always a good idea this time of year." We've had a couple of tornado events so far and we're just getting into the peak of our severe weather season. For right now, it's sort of a typical severe weather season I would say. "We don't really have an indication of how any particular severe weather season will play out," she said. Storms near the Quad Cities on Tuesday morning produced hail up to 4 inches in diameter, and later in the day up to 3 inch hail was reported in Osceola, Dubberke said.ĭubberke said looking ahead, Iowa's peak tornado season in May is quickly approaching. "Just looking at the map of where the reports all occurred, that is how I think people will remember the day," she said, "mostly as for all of the hail that fell." Watch Video: ‘Oh my God, it’s violent!’: Tornado captured on camera in Iowa While yesterday's storm did not spawn as many tornadoes as last week's, Dubberke said this most recent storm's long path all the way from southwest Iowa to northeast Iowa and the amount of hail that fell across the entire state makes it notable. The assessment in Marion County will track the tornado's path, including where it started and ended, and also seek to assess the level of damage to the surrounding area. "We had a funnel cloud report from there but have not confirmed that one yet," she said. The National Weather Service based in Des Moines is sending out crews Wednesday to assess a tornado that touched down near Pleasantville in Marion County on Tuesday evening.ĭonna Dubberke, a meteorologist with NWS, said the other tornado spotted on Tuesday near Malcolm in Poweshiek County has not yet been confirmed by the NWS. NWS sends crews out to assess Marion County tornado Much of the state experienced severe thunderstorms and large hail, while at least one tornado touched down near Pleasantville in Marion County. Much of the state was under a Level 3 (enhanced) or Level 4 (moderate) risk of severe weather Tuesday afternoon into evening. Just days after a round of severe weather spawned at least nine tornadoes, Iowa found itself back in the bullseye for severe weather on Tuesday. This map shows the current & 7-day weather forecast, weather alerts, and weather radar for West Des Moines, Iowa.Watch Video: Iowa tornado: Storm chaser captures unique view with 360-degree camera Fast Facts About West Des Moines, IAĪs of 2020, the city population is 66724. December is typically the coldest month of the year, with temperatures ranging from the teens to the low-30s. Snowfall is common, but the amount of snowfall varies from year to year. In the winter, temperatures can drop below freezing. Temperatures range from the mid-50s to the mid-70s. October is typically the month with the most sunshine. September is usually the wettest month of the year. In the fall, the temperatures start to cool down and the days become shorter. July is typically the hottest month of the year. In the summer, temperatures can reach the mid-90s, with high humidity. May is usually the warmest month of the year, with temperatures rising as high as the mid-80s. April is typically the month with the most rain. In the spring, temperatures start to rise and people can enjoy sunny skies and mild temperatures. Spring and autumn are mild, with temperatures ranging from the upper-50s to the mid-70s. Winters can be cold, with temperatures ranging from the teens to the low-30s. Summers are generally hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-90s. West Des Moines, Iowa has a continental climate, with four distinct seasons. ![]()
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