Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 5:18AM CDT until August 9 at 5:45AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 3:18am
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
At 518 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Armstrong, or
14 miles east of Estherville, moving northeast at 20 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...
Okamanpedan Lake, Iowa Lake, Swan Lake, Armstrong, Dolliver, and
Okamanpedan State Park.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Emmet, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov