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Tuesday Morning Storms Identified as Derecho Event

Catastrophic winds sweep through Iowa, now officially identified as a derecho – an extended, destructive storm system.

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Severe weather event identified as derecho happened early Tuesday morning
Severe weather event identified as derecho happened early Tuesday morning

Tuesday Morning Storms Identified as Derecho Event

Iowa Braces for More Storms as Governor Declares Disaster in Seven Counties

Iowa is once again in the path of severe weather, with strong to severe storms forecast for Tuesday afternoon and evening. This marks the fourth consecutive night of wicked weather in the state, but thankfully, the latest round of storms wasn't as severe as the previous night.

A photo of Manchester, a town in Iowa, shows the damage caused by the storm. The image, provided by Monica Bailey, gives a glimpse of the impact the storms have had on the community.

Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for seven additional counties – Buena Vista, Cerro Gordo, Clay, Dickinson, Lyon, Palo Alto, and Worth – due to storms that occurred on July 28, 2025, and continuing thereafter. This proclamation enables state support for recovery, including the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program.

The Individual Assistance Grant Program provides up to $7,000 for households under 200% of the federal poverty level to cover home, car repairs, food, or temporary housing. The Disaster Case Advocacy Program offers guidance and resources without income eligibility restrictions. These programs will be available for up to 180 days from the proclamation date.

As for the heat, the forecast calls for more pleasant, calm weather ahead with dry conditions. However, the highs for the next several days in Iowa are expected to be in the 70s, a significant drop from the record-breaking heat indices that climbed as high as 115 degrees during some afternoons. The heat advisories and extreme heat warnings that were issued during those days are not detailed in the available sources. For the latest heat-related alerts or detailed forecast information, consulting the National Weather Service local office or the Iowa Department of Homeland Security website would be advisable.

This news story is from Radio Iowa. As the weather continues to pose a threat, residents in Iowa are urged to stay vigilant and prepared.

  1. Despite the disaster proclamation issued by Governor Kim Reynolds in seven Iowa counties due to recent storms, the forecast suggests more pleasant weather ahead, with dry conditions.
  2. The individual assistance grant program, available for up to 180 days from the proclamation date, offers financial aid of up to $7,000 for households under 200% of the federal poverty level to cover repairs, food, temporary housing, or car repairs, following the storms in Iowa.
  3. The National Weather Service local office or the Iowa Department of Homeland Security's website would be the best resources for the latest heat-related alerts or detailed weather forecast information in Iowa.
  4. Manchester, a town in Iowa, has been impacted by the recent storms, as shown by a photo provided by Monica Bailey.
  5. In response to the storms on July 28, 2025, and the continuing severe weather conditions, Governor Reynolds has enabled state support for recovery in seven additional Iowa counties (Buena Vista, Cerro Gordo, Clay, Dickinson, Lyon, Palo Alto, and Worth), including the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program, which offers guidance and resources without income eligibility restrictions.

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