Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 11 at 8:04AM CDT until June 11 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 6:04am
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 803 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 5 miles north of Pella to 5 miles southeast of Bussey
to 4 miles north of Honey Creek State Park, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. These storms have a history of 60 to 70
mph winds including 67 mph at the Chariton Airport.
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...
Oskaloosa, Pella, Knoxville, Chariton, Albia, Pleasantville, New
Sharon, Melcher-Dallas, Eddyville, Knoxville Raceway, Lake Red Rock,
Russell, Lovilia, Beacon, University Park, Bussey, Blakesburg,
Harvey, Kirkville, and Leighton.
Instruction:
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