At 105 PM CDT, automated weather observations were reporting winds of 40 to 50 mph with strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dodge Center Minnesota, into northern Iowa, north of Forest City. Movement was east at 45 mph. HAZARD. Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE. Automated weather observations. IMPACT. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted through 215 pm include. Rochester, Austin, Osage, Dodge Center, Mantorville, Kasson, Stewartville, Byron, Chatfield, Spring Valley, Hayfield, Grand Meadow, St. Ansgar, Le Roy, Adams, Riceville, West Concord, Brownsdale, Lyle, and Claremont. This includes Interstate 90 in Minnesota between mile markers 175 and 217.

WHAT. Brief gusty winds up to and in excess of 50 mph may be experienced with high based showers and thunderstorms. WHERE. Much of northern and western Iowa WHEN. Now until 215 PM IMPACTS. Small branches may be damaged and loose objects may be blown around. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.