Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 15 at 5:44PM CDT until May 15 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 543 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over High Lake, or
10 miles southeast of Estherville, moving east at 40 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...
Ingham Lake, High Lake, Swan Lake, Iowa Lake, Armstrong, Graettinger,
Ringsted, Wallingford, Gruver, and Wolden County Park.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Emmet, IA; Palo Alto, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov