Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 5:19PM CDT until May 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 3:19pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 518 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Red Oak, moving
east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported golf ball size hail on the
south side of Red Oak at 516 PM CDT.
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.
This severe storm will be near...
Red Oak and Stanton around 525 PM CDT.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southwestern
Iowa.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.
Area Description:
Montgomery, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov