Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 8:16PM CDT until May 17 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 6:16pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 816 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Melvin, or 12
miles east of Sheldon, moving northeast at 35 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 storm will be near...
Hartley and Melvin around 820 PM CDT.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern
Iowa.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
O'Brien, IA; Osceola, IA; Plymouth, IA; Sioux, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov