What started as tornadic activity in parts of South Dakota on Saturday night quickly became a wind-driven system during the early morning hours in parts of southwestern Minnesota and northwestern Iowa.
Climatologically, June is the wettest month for the northern two-thirds of the state. State Climatologist Justin Glisan shares information about the statewide average for the month of June.
Winds up to 70 miles per hour were reported in various portions of the area including Sibley that appears to be a funnel cloud.
A powerful severe thunderstorm swept through Northwest Iowa on Wednesday, causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and trees across multiple counties.
Authorities have confirmed that the wind damage reported along Highway 60 near Hospers on Monday evening was caused by strong winds that destroyed a nearby hog confinement building.
State climatologist Justin Glisan spoke with our Patrick Hazelett about the month of May. Enjoy the full interview.
According to the latest USDA Drought Monitor update, drought conditions across northwest Iowa remain largely unchanged from the previous week.
State climatologist Justin Glisan says May was a quiet month for severe weather, after the record setting and deadly May we had last year.
On Monday, June 2, at 6:12 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office responded to two weather-related accidents on Highway 60, two miles north of Hospers.
Both O’Brien and Lynn County experienced some wind damage and minor flooding.
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