Iowa Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 05/15/2026 19:16

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 15 at 9:16PM CDT until May 15 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 15, 2026 - 7:16pm
Expires: 
May 15, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
At 916 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Newell, or 10 miles east of Storm Lake, moving east at 45 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 thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Buena Vista County.
Instruction: 
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls.
Area Description: 
Buena Vista, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov