Iowa Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/26/2026 18:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 8:08PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 26, 2026 - 6:08pm
Expires: 
May 26, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 807 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles west of Northwood, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Northwood, Kensett, and Northwood Municipal. This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 210 and 218.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Worth
Forcast Office: 
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov