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Stormy Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 Storms are popping in central Iowa. Hopefully it’ll expand rapidly. I got 0.25” of rain this morning than another tenth around 12:20pm as a heavy shower just grazed by to the se. where it dumped around half an inch in 10 minutes with a bit of thunder. I wasn’t at home and was located right in the middle of that heavy shower and was disappointed to come home and see I got missed again, like usual. I’m grateful for every drop though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 The storms will likely be scattered as they move through eastern Iowa. Any location could get lucky and get a decent thundershower, but it's equally possible the cells will miss. Quote season snowfall: 34.8" '22-23: 30.2" '21-22: 27.1" '20-21: 52.5" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 5 hours ago, Hawkeye said: The storms will likely be scattered as they move through eastern Iowa. Any location could get lucky and get a decent thundershower, but it's equally possible the cells will miss. Yeah they might remain discrete for awhile till east of us, sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 Yeah I was hoping the storms would congeal but that isn’t likely to happen until they move out of eastern Iowa. They just aren’t getting their act together. Disappointing day. Only .14” here today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 I'm afraid it's beginning to look like a dud for Cedar Rapids. The better storms are in the north and also in the south where there is better instability. Quote season snowfall: 34.8" '22-23: 30.2" '21-22: 27.1" '20-21: 52.5" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowawx Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 1 minute ago, Hawkeye said: I'm afraid it's beginning to look like a dud for Cedar Rapids. The better storms are in the north and also in the south where there is better instability. The line really needs to fill in before it gets here. It's still about 50 miles away so perhaps it can fill in before it gets here. It would be really disappointing if Cedar Rapids doesn't get anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 Had a bit of thunder and a quick shower but only .12". Looks like the line is passed me already. I did pick up .42" early this morning so .54" total for the day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 I’m hoping that the big cells west of me can hold together! Much of it will likely even pass south of me. Heard some thunder already. Still not looking good for CR attm. Some awesome storm pics on Twitter. BTW, my friends 2 miles south got 0.80” so far today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 Certainly appears Cedar Rapids won't get a drop out of this. Quote season snowfall: 34.8" '22-23: 30.2" '21-22: 27.1" '20-21: 52.5" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 Confirmed tornado near Pella Iowa. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzcoat Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 3 Quote The two loudest sounds known to man: a gun that goes bang when it is supposed to go click and a gun that goes click when it is supposed to go bang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowawx Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 18 minutes ago, Hawkeye said: Certainly appears Cedar Rapids won't get a drop out of this. I'm not sure I would throw in the towel yet. Looks like the storms are trying to turn SE. There is also a strong line of storms that just developed near Waterloo that is moving SE. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Waterloo already got nailed and now another red line has popped and is moving through. Quote season snowfall: 34.8" '22-23: 30.2" '21-22: 27.1" '20-21: 52.5" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, Iowawx said: I'm not sure I would throw in the towel yet. Looks like the storms are trying to turn SE. There is also a strong line of storms that just developed near Waterloo that is moving SE. Yeah I was just gonna say that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 24 minutes ago, Sparky said: Confirmed tornado near Pella Iowa. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaycee Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 The HRRR has this line dying out before it gets here. We’re not even in a watch either? So weird. Wouldn’t be surprised tho, given our luck this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Another tornado! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Man, highway 20 (Waterloo to Dubuque) is really getting rocked this evening. 2 Quote season snowfall: 34.8" '22-23: 30.2" '21-22: 27.1" '20-21: 52.5" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Those training cells near Highway 20 is what I need! Initial storms down here are crapping out just as they move in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 36 minutes ago, Jaycee said: The HRRR has this line dying out before it gets here. We’re not even in a watch either? So weird. Wouldn’t be surprised tho, given our luck this year Don't give up yet. Storms are increasing to your west. Broken line down my way looks to split around me. Darn it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMT Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Shelf cloud just passed. Snapped this photo quick. Hoping to get a good downpour. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Line is filling in with red as it nears Cedar Rapids..... Woo! 3 1 Quote season snowfall: 34.8" '22-23: 30.2" '21-22: 27.1" '20-21: 52.5" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstorm83 Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 This is the windiest I’ve seen it a while. Also feels pretty nice, the cold front has passed through. 2 Quote Snowfall in Lincoln, NE: 2017-18: 21.4" 2018-19: 55.5" 2019-20: 17.6" 2020-21: 49.4" 2021-22: 5.1" Average: 26" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Pretty much a total bust here this evening with the last line again crapping out just as it moves in! The third consecutive summer of many misses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Nice line of storms strengthening as it moves in. I think it might actually rain! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowawx Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Picked up 0.98" in about 20 minutes. Came down pretty hard, winds weren't higher than 35mph or so. Looks like Thursday and Friday are our next chances of storms. Hopefully we get more strong to severe storms and heavy rain with those storms. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, Sparky said: Pretty much a total bust here this evening with the last line again crapping out just as it moves in! The third consecutive summer of many misses. Yeah, that sucks. CR was rewarded with a fortunate last-minute fill-in, but it failed to continue toward the south. Quote season snowfall: 34.8" '22-23: 30.2" '21-22: 27.1" '20-21: 52.5" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, Iowawx said: Picked up 0.98" in about 20 minutes. Came down pretty hard, winds weren't higher than 35mph or so. Looks like Thursday and Friday are our next chances of storms. Hopefully we get more strong to severe storms and heavy rain with those storms. I received 0.64" this evening, boosting my daily total to 0.86". Radar suggested the heaviest rain was on the northeast side of CR, so I'm not surprised you were the winner. Models have been consistently showing a chance of storms in Iowa later Tuesday. 3 Quote season snowfall: 34.8" '22-23: 30.2" '21-22: 27.1" '20-21: 52.5" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Severe thunderstorm warning issued for my county 60 mph winds and golf ball sized hail. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttumwaSnomow Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 I had .42 this am and zero fell this evening. Front just passed with few drops. So my weekend total is 2.57 at my home. At our shop maybe 2.20. Cant complain at all. Bring on the cool! Hopefully we continue to see regular rains now. Ive also had 10 90 degree days in June. Pics are of frontal passage. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, Sparky said: Yeah it’s looking good in many parts of Mo. Have a feeling the heaviest will miss me to the north. Wish we could do better than a broken line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintbeed1993 Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Did not get a single drop in St Joe. Storm formed literally 5 miles north of my house and did not sink south an inch. This area just to the north also got the better storms in several rounds the last couple days. Mother Nature can be quite cruel with the winners and losers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 There's a damaging tornado between Naperville and Midway. 1 Quote season snowfall: 34.8" '22-23: 30.2" '21-22: 27.1" '20-21: 52.5" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaSnowFan Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Chased today in Iowa and Happy Father’s Day to me! I started with the cell that went by Newton. It had broad rotation at times and eventually I drove through some quarter sized hail. That storm started sagging south and new storms formed southwest of there. I eventually made a break for that storm and watched as it got better organized. Just before Pella it went tornado warned. I ended up taking a gravel road to take some structure pics of the inflow and hail shaft. I headed on after about 5 minutes and unfortunately that ended up costing me a bit. As I headed back towards the highway I suddenly could see the big bowl shaped lowering west of Pella. I wanted to get closer but also didn’t want to risk not stopping in time to get any pics/video so I stopped on the east side of town and was able to get about 6-8 minutes of the remaining funnel and wall cloud before it dissipated. A new wall cloud cycled east of there maybe a mile up the road from me, causing the sirens in town to go off again but nothing formed. The storm then weakened thereafter. On the way home I saw the coolest mammatus I’ve ever seen and saw some damage to a farm west of Pella from the tornado. Quite the fun chase! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaycee Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 THAT WAS ******* SURREAL. There is so much damage from that tornado. It was huge! Im in shock that a wedge tornado just came through the Chicago metro. I was just north of Darien and the damage is unbelievable. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 4 hours ago, Jaycee said: THAT WAS ******* SURREAL. There is so much damage from that tornado. It was huge! Im in shock that a wedge tornado just came through the Chicago metro. I was just north of Darien and the damage is unbelievable. I can't believe I slept through the entire event...didn't hear a peep or any sirens. I woke up to text messages from my friend saying tornado sirens are going off near Bensenville or just west of ORD. Wow, this was quite the event for Chicago and southern burbs. That's a wild picture you captured....nighttime twisters are especially dangerous. Hope you got your severe wx "fix" checked off the list! Meantime, this line of storms delivered much needed heavy rains (1-2") area wide. ORD officially tacked on 1.85" yesterday. So looking forward to the cooler wx today thru Wed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Our local photographer @barrybuttler snapped this photo just after midnight... Geeze, I guess my area was underneath a Tornado Warning and didn't even know it....I must have slept deep...Zzzzz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 The 0.45” I got yesterday at least freshened things up for a day. My brother who got around 3/4” said the dirt still is powder dry 2” down. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Looking ahead, the idea of a nocturnal MCS late Thu pm into Fri is showing up on the models...the Euro blasts E IA into N IL/S WI...another repeat??? Gosh, not sure if I wanna see what the Euro is showing... Meantime, as daylight has emerged, the local news is showing major damage along a long stretch of about 13 miles or so across the southern burbs. This looks like to me an EF-3 tornado. God Speed to those who were affected. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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