Hoiatused, Clear Lake High School

Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 11:23AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA At 1123 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Britt, or 12 miles southwest of Garner, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail and additional heavy rainfall of one to two inches. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Ponding of water on roadways, low visibilities, and rises in small streams and creeks. Locations impacted include... Mason City, Forest City, Garner, Belmond, Britt, Clear Lake, Eagle Lake, Mason City Municipal Airport, Ventura, Kanawha, Klemme, Thornton, Wesley, Fertile, Corwith, Leland, Meservey, Crystal Lake, Hanlontown, and Swaledale. This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 182 and 202. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.