Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 2 at 3:18PM CDT until April 2 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 317 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ottumwa,
moving northeast at 45 mph. A tornado warning remains in effect for
this same area.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Ottumwa, Ottumwa Industrial Airport, and Agency.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for south central
and southeastern Iowa.
A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place
of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small
interior room.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Des Moines.
Area Description:
Mahaska, IA; Wapello, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov