Special Weather Statement 03/06/2026 05:48 Iowa

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 7:48AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 6, 2026 - 5:48am
Expires: 
March 6, 2026 - 6:15am
Description: 
At 748 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Greenfield, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Greenfield, Orient, Greenfield Municipal Airport, and Nodaway Park.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Adair; Madison
Forcast Office: 
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov