Heavy rain caused flooding issues in Ames and rotation was observed in clouds around the Iowa Speedway in Newton as the area was under a tornado warning. All watches and warnings have expired for central Iowa, but major flooding continues in some eastern Iowa communities after heavy rain and possible tornadoes.

Friday, reaching Level 3 out of 5 on severe weather risk scale, especially south of Highway 20. The worst storms are expected from 3 to 7 PM. All types of storm hazards are possible. Temps today are 80–86°F,

Severe thunderstorms rolled across the Midwest Friday, bringing rounds of damaging wind gusts, torrential rains and even a few reported tornadoes.