7/24/05 REPORT: IOWA

[Craig Maire II]

Here's what I witnessed today while chasing/spotting in Iowa:

1. 3/4 inch hail-Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa!

2. Shelf cloud-Bremer/Blackhawk Counties, Iowa

3. Winds gusting to ATLEAST 59 mph-Blackhawk County, Iowa (Waterloo)!

4. Very heavy rain

5. Intense CG lightning

The day turned very interesting quick!