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Special Weather Statement Until THU 6:30 PM EDT

National Weather Service alerts residents to strong thunderstorms bringing 40-50 mph winds, hail, and lightning, with potential impacts like downed tree limbs and disrupted travel.

  • The National Weather Service has issued advisories for funnel clouds and weak tornadoes across parts of Iowa, with atmospheric conditions favoring development through this evening.
  • Atmospheric conditions across northern and central Iowa are currently favorable for brief funnel cloud formation, which typically drop only a few hundred feet from the cloud base.
  • In Billings, strong thunderstorms are bringing wind gusts between 40 and 55 mph and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, with the system expected to persist until 10 PM MDT.
  • Strong thunderstorms in North Carolina and Northern Lee and Southeastern Chambers Counties are producing wind gusts up to 50 mph, potentially disrupting travel and outdoor activities.
  • Residents in affected areas should stay alert for weather updates and seek indoor shelter if a tornado warning is issued, as lightning can strike up to 10 miles away.
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OANow.com broke the news on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
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