Iowa Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/13/2026 20:15

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 10:15PM CDT until April 13 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 13, 2026 - 8:15pm
Expires: 
April 13, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
At 1014 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Mason City Municipal Airport, or 5 miles west of Mason City, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Mason City, Mason City Municipal Airport, and Burchinal. This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 187 and 199.
Instruction: 
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Cerro Gordo, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov