Needed rain fell early Sunday morning in south central Iowa. Local rain gauges were filled up with needed rainfall across the region.

Rainfall Totals (as of 10 a.m.):
Pella (92.1 KRLS Studio) – 1.6″
Knoxville (KNIA/KRLS) – .91″
Lake Red Rock – 1.41″
Prairie City (National Weather Service) – 2.49″
English Creek near Knoxville – 1.05″
Des Moines River near Tracy – 1.07″
Cedar Creek near Bussey – 1.25″
Middle River near Indianola – 1.89″
South River near Ackworth – 1.85″
Des Moines River near Swan – 2.65″
Whitebreast near Melcher-Dallas – .99″

The KNIA/KRLS Severe Weather Action Team was on the air briefly early Sunday morning for a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that produced some hail and heavy rain in the southeast portion of the county. Additional rainfall is a possibility Tuesday morning.

Summertime heat returns in the region early this week. According to the National Weather Service, daytime highs will top out near 90 degrees on Tuesday, with heat index values topping 100 in the afternoon and early evening hours. All residents should use caution and avoid prolonged exposure, and never leave a child or pet unattended in a parked car. Stay tuned to 92.1 KRLS for the latest weather information.