Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 4:59PM CDT until August 7 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 459 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over La Porte City,
or 13 miles southeast of Waterloo, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Jesup, La Porte City, Washburn, and Gilbertville.
This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 56 and 63.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Black Hawk, IA; Tama, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov