Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 15 at 7:02PM CDT until May 15 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 5:02pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 701 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Crystal Lake,
or 9 miles southwest of Forest City, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch 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...
Forest City, Garner, Britt, Eagle Lake, Klemme, Crystal Lake, Woden,
Duncan, Miller, Hayfield, Hutchins, Pilot Knob State Park, Forest
City Municipal Airport, and Eagle Lake State Park.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Hancock, IA; Winnebago, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov