Severe thunderstorms approached the Upper Midwest, particularly affecting northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and western Wisconsin. Residents were warned to brace for high winds, possible tornadoes, and significant hail. Officials activated emergency operations and closed nonemergency city buildings due to the severe risk, indicated as Level 4 out of 5 by the National Weather Service. Local school districts, such as Algona Community School, dismissed students early to ensure safety ahead of the impending storms, which were anticipated to arrive by early evening.
We always have severe weather, I guess, in Iowa, but the difference with this one is the threat of really, really strong stuff, such as tornadoes.
At least five school districts across north central Iowa announced early closings on Monday afternoon, letting out classes at 2 p.m. due to the incoming storms.
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