Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 2 at 2:57PM CDT until April 2 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 257 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over 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, and Hamilton.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for south central
and southeastern Iowa.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Mahaska, IA; Marion, IA; Monroe, IA; Wapello, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov