Hazardous Weather Outlook for Wesley, Iowa
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
310 AM CDT Mon May 6 2024
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310 AM CDT Mon May 6 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight
A line of thunderstorms will enter western Iowa this evening and
move eastward across the state tonight. There is a slight risk of
both severe weather an excessive rainfall, mainly over about the
western and southwestern half of Iowa. The primary severe weather
threat will be damaging wind gusts, but a few tornadoes are also
possible. Meanwhile, heavy rain could lead to new or renewed river
flooding in some areas.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
Lower thunderstorm chances are forecast on Wednesday and Thursday.
There may be a low threat of severe weather on Wednesday, but this
will be better assessed in the coming days.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters may be needed this evening into tonight, especially in
the western half of Iowa.
Flood Warning for Wesley, Iowa
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1115 AM CDT Mon May 6 2024
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County.
West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County.
East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Kossuth and
Humboldt Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts on the
Internet refer to https://water.noaa.gov.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
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1115 AM CDT Mon May 6 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...The East Fork Des Moines River near Algona, or from
Buffalo Creek near Burt...to Lotts Creek near Livermore.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Water affects the lowest portions of
Northpark Dr and Norwood Dr in Algona.
At 17.0 feet, US 169 south of Algona is threatened and some rural
roads flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.9 feet and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Wednesday morning to a crest of 17.1 feet early
Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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