Iowa Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/04/2026 16:10

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 6:10PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 4, 2026 - 4:10pm
Expires: 
September 4, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 610 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hawkeye, or 7 miles west of West Union, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... West Union and Hawkeye around 615 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Alpha, Richfield, Donnan, County Roads W 42 And B 40, Douglas, and Eldorado.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Fayette
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov