A weak cool front spawned widespread thunderstorms resulting in numerous reports of winds between 40 to 70 MPH along and north of I-80 in Iowa.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 06-JUL-16 01:32:00 to 06-JUL-16 01:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR RAPIDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 55 to 60 MPH winds and power out at his residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 06-JUL-16 01:43:00 to 06-JUL-16 01:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOWA CITY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported several tree branches around 4 inches in diameter were down around the neighborhood.  The time was estimated based upon radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, IOWA
From 06-JUL-16 01:52:00 to 06-JUL-16 01:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANAMOSA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was down across a road near the intersection of north Ford and East Liberty Streets  The time of the event was estimated based upon radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELAWARE, IOWA
From 06-JUL-16 01:57:00 to 06-JUL-16 01:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPKINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was reported down blocking a road.  The time was estimated based upon radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUBUQUE, IOWA
From 06-JUL-16 02:07:00 to 06-JUL-16 02:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASCADE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported multiple trees and power lines were down within town.  The time was estimated based upon radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, IOWA
From 06-JUL-16 02:18:00 to 06-JUL-16 02:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An area of corn was flattened by high winds.  The time was estimated based upon radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 06-JUL-16 01:47:00 to 06-JUL-16 01:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELY
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured wind gust from an Iowa Mesonet site southeast of Cedar Rapids.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUBUQUE, IOWA
From 06-JUL-16 02:07:00 to 06-JUL-16 02:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASCADE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported wind gusts up to 70 MPH in Cascade.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, IOWA
From 06-JUL-16 01:55:00 to 06-JUL-16 01:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report of several tree limbs over 3 inches in diameter down within town.  Also, one large tree was also down north of town on Highway 38.  This report was relayed by KCRG.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 06-JUL-16 01:35:00 to 06-JUL-16 01:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CID)CEDAR RAPIDS AR
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS measured maximum wind gust at Cedar Rapids Regional Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 06-JUL-16 01:46:00 to 06-JUL-16 01:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Received from a local Iowa Mesonet RWIS site of a measured maximum wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 06-JUL-16 01:49:00 to 06-JUL-16 01:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOWA CITY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Iowa City ASOS site just southwest of Iowa City measured maximum wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, IOWA
From 06-JUL-16 02:30:00 to 06-JUL-16 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVENPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Many tree limbs over 3 inches in diameter were blown down near 42nd and  Division Street. An 8-inch  diameter tree was also snapped off near its base.