Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 15 at 5:57PM CDT until May 15 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 556 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ringsted, or 14
miles east of Estherville, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Swan Lake, Iowa Lake, Armstrong, and Ringsted.
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