Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 2 at 2:45PM CDT until April 2 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 12:45pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
SVRDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Monroe County in south central Iowa...
Southeastern Marion County in south central Iowa...
West central Wapello County in southeastern Iowa...
Southwestern Mahaska County in south central Iowa...
* Until 330 PM CDT.
* At 244 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles east of
Melrose, or 7 miles west of Albia, moving northeast at 40 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Albia, Eddyville, Lovilia, Bussey, Hamilton, and Melrose.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for south central
and southeastern Iowa.
Area Description:
Mahaska, IA; Marion, IA; Monroe, IA; Wapello, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov