Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 17 at 5:03AM CDT until June 17 at 5:45AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 3:03am
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
At 503 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Stanhope, or 14
miles northeast of Boone, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...The Webster City airport recorded 76 mph wind.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Ames, Boone, Webster City, Nevada, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Story City,
State Center, Roland, Jewell Junction, Gilbert, Iowa State Center,
Colo, Hubbard, Melbourne, Alden, Zearing, Radcliffe, Ellsworth, and
Stanhope.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 110 and 148.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
Area Description:
Boone, IA; Hamilton, IA; Hardin, IA; Marshall, IA; Story, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov