Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 6:51PM CDT until May 17 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 4:51pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 651 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Craig, or 9
miles northwest of Le Mars, moving northeast at 30 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...
Ireton, Maurice and Struble.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern
Iowa.
Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
Area Description:
Plymouth, IA; Sioux, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov