Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 23 at 8:43PM CDT until April 23 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 6:43pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 842 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near New Virginia to 4 miles northwest of Van Wert to
4 miles southeast of Lamoni, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Lamoni Airport gusted to 70 mph at 837 PM.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Osceola, Chariton, Leon, Lamoni, Lakeside Casino, Humeston, New
Virginia, Grand River, Van Wert, Lineville, Lucas, Garden Grove,
Davis City, Woodburn, Decatur, Williamson, Weldon, Derby, Clio, and
Pleasanton.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 2 and 44.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.
Area Description:
Clarke, IA; Decatur, IA; Lucas, IA; Marion, IA; Warren, IA; Wayne, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov