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A tornado warning for southeastern Guthrie County was allowed to expire as planned for 12:15 a.m. Friday. According to the National Weather Service, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Casey at 11:45 p.m., moving east at 35 mph.
The National Weather Service released a preliminary report on the storm in western Davenport on Friday. Meteorologists surveyed the area Saturday. A preliminary report determined an EF-2 rated tornado with estimated winds of at least 111 mph.
After an afternoon filled with tornado sirens, lightning strikes, torrential rain and visible cloud rotation near Iowa Speedway, IndyCar canceled Friday afternoon practice.
Omaha's Weather Leader has declared Friday an impact weather day with potential for scattered storms. Better chance for any strong to severe storms with strong wind and hail potential will be in northwest Missouri and southern Iowa. That's where the Storm Prediction Center has a slight risk area for severe activity as of Friday morning.
Rounds of storms will move through eastern Iowa to end the week and some could be strong. A front will be the focus for rain Thursday and Friday and could lead
Team Scott McLaughlin got the early jump on speed at Iowa Speedway as the Sukup INDYCAR Race Weekend opened following Friday’s inclement weather. McLaughlin was joined in the top five of the morning practice by teammate Josef Newgarden as Roger Penske’s organization seeks its first race win of the season.
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Flash floods warnings hit Davenport, Iowa, after 6+ inches of rain Friday. Roads flooded, cars stranded, and more rain is expected through the day.