Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 17 at 6:24AM CDT until June 17 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 4:24am
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
At 623 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Chelsea, or 11
miles southeast of Toledo, moving southeast at 45 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM!
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Emergency management.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Toledo, Tama, Brooklyn, Meskwaki Casino, Victor, Holiday Lake,
Chelsea, Elberon, Hartwick, Guernsey, Vining, Toledo Municipal
Airport, and Otter Creek Lake and Park.
This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 198 and 204.
Instruction:
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. This storm is producing widespread
wind damage! SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay
away from windows.
Area Description:
Poweshiek, IA; Tama, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov