Iowa Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Severe | Effective 06/11/2026 05:38

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 11 at 7:38AM CDT until June 11 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 11, 2026 - 5:38am
Expires: 
June 11, 2026 - 6:30am
Description: 
SVRDMX The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Lucas County in south central Iowa... Monroe County in south central Iowa... Marion County in south central Iowa... Western Wapello County in southeastern Iowa... Mahaska County in south central Iowa... Southern Warren County in south central Iowa... * Until 830 AM CDT. * At 738 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lacona, or 12 miles north of Chariton, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include... Indianola, Oskaloosa, Pella, Knoxville, Chariton, Albia, Pleasantville, New Sharon, Melcher-Dallas, Eddyville, Knoxville Raceway, Lake Red Rock, Milo, Russell, Lovilia, Beacon, University Park, Bussey, Lacona, and Blakesburg.
Instruction: 
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. This storm is producing widespread wind damage. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 PM CDT for central, south central and southeastern Iowa.
Area Description: 
Lucas, IA; Mahaska, IA; Marion, IA; Monroe, IA; Wapello, IA; Warren, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov