Although the tornado warning for Jasper and surrounding counties has lifted, severe weather continues to batter the region as you reside in the heart of it at Iowa Speedway, Newton, Iowa.
1. ⚠️ Storm Conditions Persist
The National Weather Service reported scattered severe thunderstorms today with risks of damaging winds, hail, and rotation that triggered the tornado warning for the area around 2:27 PM CDT, including parts of Jasper County and Newton . While the tornado warning has expired, the ongoing storm system still delivers heavy rain, intense lightning, and gusty winds, making travel and outdoor activity risky.
2. Safety First: What to Do Now
Seek sturdy shelter until the storm fully passes. Remaining indoors, ideally in a basement or interior room away from windows, is the safest strategy.
Avoid driving through flooding: Roads may be slick and water may be pooling unpredictably. Flash flooding is an immediate risk under sustained downpours .
Stay alert for further alerts. A tornado watch remains in effect until 8 PM CDT, keeping the threat of new rotation alive .
3. Impact on Events and Transit
The storm is already disrupting events—NTT IndyCar practice at the Speedway was delayed earlier this afternoon amid rising storm cells and sirens . Expect further delays for any upcoming races or track activities as weather conditions may linger or intensify.
4. What’s Ahead: Weather Outlook
Tonight: Expect continued thunderstorm activity, with the potential for damaging winds and hail before the system slowly moves east .
Saturday: Conditions should ease, bringing humid air and occasional sun breaks with no widespread severe storms expected .
Next week: Normal summer weather returns, though isolated afternoon storms remain possible Tuesday through Thursday .
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In Summary
Tornado warning lifted, but severe storm remains active.
Continue to shelter in place until official “all clear” is issued.
Expect delays or cancellations at the Speedway.
Flash flood risk—driving not advised until rain abates.
Storm should move out last night, paving the way for sunnier conditions Saturday onward.