Friendly reminder: Johnson County will conduct the monthly outdoor siren test tomorrow at 10 a.m. (Wednesday, April 16) due to uncooperative weather conditions on the typical testing day (first Wednesday of the month). This is only a test and no emergency actions are required.
[Sat 12/14 5:45a]: Road conditions continue to quickly deteriorate and will remain very slick through the morning. Please delay travel if you can! Freezing rain / sleet will transition to all freezing rain over the next hour.
Hawk Alert: Police have determined there is no threat to public safety at the Capitol Street Ramp. Resume normal activity. More: https://t.co/YquzXCsS4z
Update: The Johnson County Metro Bomb Squad is on scene investigating. The ramp will be closed until further notice. Please continue to avoid the area and follow instructions of those on scene.
RELEASE: Ali Younes returns to the United States to face trial for attempted murder following a self-surrender process facilitated by the University of Iowa Police Department and the U.S. Embassy
Full release: https://t.co/1kWnUqYhEV
Update from ICPD: Police have determined the people involved in the shooting are known to each other and there is no risk to the public associated with this incident, which remains under investigation. No other information is available at this time. More: https://t.co/4NxfISzq3a
The Storm Prediction Center has advised that this storm system is a particularly dangerous situation:
-Strong tornadoes are possible
-90 MPH winds are possible
-Very large hail is possible
Please have plans on for what to do when a warning is issued, and take action immediately.
A tornado watch has been issued for our area from 1:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Stay weather aware, and make sure you know what to do during severe weather: https://t.co/FWuwPC2TRX
Active period of weather arrives today, with periodic showers and storms through the weekend. Some storms may be strong/severe, with heavy rain. Otherwise, mild temperatures and breezy conditions will also be seen. Be weather ready! #iawx#ilwx#mowx
SITUATION UPDATE (4:45 PM): The tornado warning for our area has expired. Continue to stay weather aware, as additional severe weather is possible through Wednesday. Our area remains under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. this evening.
Situation Update: Area law enforcement are in the area trying to locate the suspect. Be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious activity by calling 911.