Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 15 at 7:38PM CDT until May 15 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 738 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lu Verne, or 9
miles southeast of Algona, moving northeast at 40 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...
Algona, Britt, Eagle Lake, Titonka, Wesley, Livermore, Corwith, Lu
Verne, Crystal Lake, Woden, Duncan, St. Joseph, Hayfield, St.
Benedict, Irvington, Sexton, Hutchins, Eagle Lake State Park, Aa Call
State Park, and Algona Municipal Airport.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Hancock, IA; Humboldt, IA; Kossuth, IA; Winnebago, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov