Jun 25, 2005
An unstable airmass was in place over Iowa as a cold front approached from the northwest. Surface temperatures rose into the upper 80s to low 90s in most areas with dew point readings in the low 70s. CAPE values were in the 2000 to 3000 J/kg range with lifted indices in the -5 C. range. The freezing level remained quite high, ranging form 15,500 to 17,000 feet over the CWA. Deep moisture was in place with precipitable water values in the 1.5 to 2 inch range. Thunderstorms erupted along the
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5453388). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
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