Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 15 at 7:17PM CDT until May 15 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 5:17pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 717 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Palmer, or 9
miles southeast of Pocahontas, moving northeast at 25 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.
This severe storm will be near...
Pioneer around 730 PM CDT.
Gilmore City around 735 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Clare,
Palmer, Pioneer, and Gilmore City.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Humboldt, IA; Pocahontas, IA; Webster, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov