Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 4:43AM CDT until August 9 at 5:15AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 2:43am
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
At 443 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bradgate, or 12
miles northeast of Pocahontas, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Rolfe, Gilmore City, Livermore, Bode, Rutland, Bradgate, St. Joseph,
and Ottosen.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Humboldt, IA; Kossuth, IA; Pocahontas, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov