Severe Thunderstorms Bring 60 mph Winds to Iowa, Nebraska and Colorado
Severe thunderstorms with 60 mph wind gusts are impacting parts of Iowa, Nebraska and Colorado, while minor flooding is occurring along the Big Sioux River in South Dakota and a heatwave continues across France.
Active Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Across Midwest and Plains
A line of severe thunderstorms moving southeast at 25 mph is producing 60 mph wind gusts in Fayette County, Iowa. [2] These storms were located along a line extending from Ossian to near West Union to near Sumner at 722 PM CDT. [2] Radar indicated the hazard of 60 mph wind gusts. [2] The storms will be near West Union around 730 PM CDT, Fayette, Clermont, and Maynard around 735 PM CDT, Elgin around 740 PM CDT, and Arlington around 755 PM CDT. [2] Expected impacts include damage to roofs, siding, and trees near West Union, Fayette, Clermont, Maynard, Elgin and Arlington. [2] Other locations impacted include Highway 9. [2]
Severe thunderstorms moving east at 15 mph are producing 60 mph wind gusts in Platte County, Nebraska. [3] At 719 PM CDT these storms were located along a line extending from Lakeview to 3 miles southwest of Columbus to 2 miles east of Duncan to 5 miles northeast of Silver Creek. [3] Radar indicated the hazard of 60 mph wind gusts. [3] Locations impacted include Columbus, Duncan, Lakeview, Lake Oconee, Central Community College, College View Trailer Park, Lake Babcock, Camp Pawnee, Circle H Trailer Park, and Shell Cre. [3] Expected impacts include damage to roofs, siding, and trees. [3]
A severe thunderstorm moving east at 20 mph is producing 60 mph wind gusts and small hail in south central Washington County, Colorado. [5] At 622 PM MDT the storm was located 4 miles southeast of Woodlin School, or 32 miles southwest of Akron. [5] The warning is in effect until 700 PM MDT. [5] Radar indicated the hazards of 60 mph wind gusts and small hail. [5] Locations impacted include Lindon, Anton and Th. [5] Expected impacts include damage to roofs, siding, and trees. [5]
Flood Warning Issued for Big Sioux River in South Dakota
Minor flooding is occurring on the Big Sioux River near Florence in Grant County, South Dakota. [4] The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Flood Warning for the Big Sioux River near Florence affecting Grant County. [4] Minor flooding is occurring from this evening until further notice. [4] The forecast includes precipitation through the next 24 hours, and any future precipitation could affect the forecasts. [4] At 8.5 feet water reaches the bott. [4]
Heatwave Conditions Persist in Southern France
France has experienced high temperatures this summer. [1] Residents and tourists in Arles seek relief at fountains, parks, misting devices on restaurant terraces, and by using fans and umbrellas. [1] A boy rests inside the Roman theater in Arles. [1] A man walks in the street amid high temperatures in Arles. [1] A visitor fans herself while viewing exhibitions at the Rencontres d'Arles photography festival in Arles. [1] People walk in the street amid high temperatures in Arles. [1] People relax near a fountain in Arles. [1] People cool off at a fountain in Arles. [1] People relax and cool off at a park in Arles. [1] A woman uses a folding fan to shield herself from the sun in Arles. [1] Tourists visit the Arles Amphitheatre in Arles. [1] People dine on a restaurant terrace equipped with misting devices in Arles. [1] A woman walks with an umbrella in Arles. [1] All scenes were captured on July 8, 2026. [1]
Public Safety and Preparation Guidance
Radar indicated the hazard of 60 mph wind gusts in Fayette County, Iowa, with expected damage to roofs, siding, and trees. [2] Radar indicated the hazard of 60 mph wind gusts in Platte County, Nebraska, with expected damage to roofs, siding, and trees. [3] Radar indicated the hazards of 60 mph wind gusts and small hail in south central Washington County, Colorado, with expected damage to roofs, siding, and trees. [5] These impacts are reported directly from the active warnings for the listed communities.
Ongoing Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms with 60 mph wind gusts are impacting parts of Iowa, Nebraska and Colorado at the same time minor flooding continues on the Big Sioux River in South Dakota and high temperatures affect southern France. [2][3][4][5][1] The line of storms in Iowa moves southeast at 25 mph while the Nebraska line moves east at 15 mph and the Colorado storm moves east at 20 mph. [2][3][5] Minor flooding on the Big Sioux River near Florence is expected from this evening until further notice. [4] France has experienced high temperatures this summer with people in Arles using fountains, parks, misting devices, fans, and umbrellas for relief. [1]
What to watch next: The severe thunderstorm in south central Washington County remains in effect until 700 PM MDT while minor flooding on the Big Sioux River continues from this evening until further notice.
