![]() Extreme grapefruit-sized hail in Florida, Texas While there were no immediate reports of major damages or injuries, lightning and rotation from the storm led Kennedy Space Center officials to ask people not to leave their workstations. Rough weather conditions, including lightning, caused the SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch to be scrubbed, according to the weather service. Multiple tornadoes and severe weather warnings and watches were issued by the National Weather Service in Melbourne, Florida, including for the area around the Kennedy Space Center. Parts of the county saw more hail and downpours as a strong line of thunderstorms moved across the region. Intense weather slammed Brevard County in Florida Thursday night, a day after a rare hail storm tore through the southern part of the county. Tornado warnings, dangerous weather halts SpaceX launch Here's what to know about the national weather forecast for Thursday. "Damaging gusts, large hail, and a few tornadoes will all be possible," the National Weather Service said. That's been the story most of the week, particularly in northern Texas and Florida.On Thursday, more than 37 million Americans across eight states were at risk of severe weather. Meanwhile, residents across the Southeast were once again on alert for severe weather Thursday as storms targeted the area. "Tornadic circulations have been quick to develop, and additional new circulations are possible," the weather service said. ![]() Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings remained in effect throughout the region Thursday as the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, Florida, warned residents to take cover until the storms have passed. Structures were damaged and trees knocked down in the area, but there were no immediate reports of injuries, according to reports on social media shared by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee. The National Weather Service reports tornadoes hit the Florida Panhandle near Tallahassee Thursday afternoon as severe weather battered the region. Visit The Weather Channel for more information on Iowa weather.Watch Video: Large hail sweeps through Florida and Texas, more storms on the way By moving to basements or protected areas of buildings away from windows, people are generally able to avoid injury if a tornado develops. The Weather Service then sounds sirens and issues warnings on radio and TV so people can seek shelter. Part of the reason for this is that the Weather Service is able to predict when tornadoes are most likely to occur. Tornadoes may develop in the spring, but most Iowans have never seen one. In the summer, sandals, shorts and t-shirts are the norm.Īnother dramatic form of weather that Iowans occasionally experience is tornadoes. Remember this as you choose what clothes to bring! In the winter, warm hats, scarves, mittens and boots are essential and people “layer” their clothes for maximum insulation. ![]() Temperatures range from -26C to 37C. As the chart below from the National Weather Service shows, temperatures are hot in July and August cold in January and February. ![]() The climate in Iowa changes dramatically during different times of the year. ![]() It is the variability and occasional severity of the weather that makes it such a popular topic of conversation. You will probably notice that Iowans love to talk about the weather! Though it can rain at any time of the year, the rainiest months are in the spring. ![]()
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