…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON…
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible for portions of Iowa, including the following counties; Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Pottawattamie and Shelby
In Nebraska the Watch includes the following counties, Antelope, Boone, Burt, Butler, Cass, Colfax, Cuming, Dodge, Douglas, Lancaster, Madison, Pierce, Platte, Sarpy, Saunders, Seward, Stanton, Thurston, Washington and Wayne.
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Recent thunderstorm activity has caused soils to become saturated. Additional rainfall, which could be heavy at times, may lead to flooding in urban and low-lying areas.
Monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
FORECAST
Another round of severe weather is likely late Saturday afternoon into Saturday night, especially along and south of I-80. All severe hazards are possible, including hail up to three inches in diameter, a few strong tornadoes, and thunderstorm winds up to 70 mph.
Severe weather is again possible Sunday afternoon into evening in parts of southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Hail up to quarter size and thunderstorm winds up to 60 mph are the main hazards, but an isolated weak tornado couldn’t be ruled out as well.
