Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 3:11PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 1:11pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 311 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Aplington, or 9 miles south of Allison, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size 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...
Parkersburg, Shell Rock, Aplington, and New Hartford.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Butler
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov