Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 2:47PM CDT until April 17 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
SVRDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Eastern Lucas County in south central Iowa...
Monroe County in south central Iowa...
Southeastern Marion County in south central Iowa...
Northeastern Wayne County in south central Iowa...
Southwestern Mahaska County in south central Iowa...
Northwestern Appanoose County in south central Iowa...
* Until 330 PM CDT.
* At 247 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Russell, or 8
miles southeast of Chariton, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Albia, Rathbun Lake, Russell, Lovilia, Bussey, Hamilton, Melrose,
Marysville, Millerton, and Red Haw Lake State Park.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for south central
Iowa.
Area Description:
Appanoose, IA; Lucas, IA; Mahaska, IA; Marion, IA; Monroe, IA; Wayne, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov