Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 2:57PM CDT until April 17 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
SVRDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Lucas County in south central Iowa...
Southwestern Marion County in south central Iowa...
East central Clarke County in south central Iowa...
Southeastern Warren County in south central Iowa...
* Until 330 PM CDT.
* At 257 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lucas, or 10
miles west of Chariton, moving northeast at 35 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...
Chariton, Lacona, Lucas, Woodburn, Williamson, and Chariton
Municipal Airport.
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:
Clarke, IA; Lucas, IA; Marion, IA; Warren, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov