Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 7:15pm
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 915 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles west of Pleasantville, or 9 miles east of Indianola, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail and additional
rainfall up to one inch.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Ponding of water on roadways, low visibilities,
and rises in small streams and creeks.
Locations impacted include...
Knoxville, Monroe, Pleasantville, Knoxville Raceway, Lake Red Rock,
Hartford, Ackworth, Swan, Sandyville, Knoxville Municipal Airport,
and Elk Rock State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Warren; Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov