Iowa Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 08/09/2026 01:04

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 3:04AM CDT until August 9 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
August 9, 2026 - 1:04am
Expires: 
August 9, 2026 - 1:45am
Description: 
At 304 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Royal, or 11 miles southwest of Spencer In Clay County, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Spencer In Clay County and Royal.
Instruction: 
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls.
Area Description: 
Clay, IA; O'Brien, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov