Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 5:50PM CDT until May 16 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 3:50pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 550 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Gravity, or 7
miles north of Bedford, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Public report of two inch hail north of Gravity at 546 PM.
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...
Gravity, Sharpsburg, Conway, and Lake Of Three Fires State Park.
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.
Area Description:
Taylor, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov