Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 7:45PM CDT until September 19 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 5:45pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 745 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Pleasanton, or
10 miles south of Leon, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Leon, Lamoni, Lineville, Davis City, Decatur, Pleasanton, South
Lineville, Nine Eagles State Park, and Lamoni Municipal Airport.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 1 and 12.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. This storm is producing widespread
wind damage across southern Decatur County. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside
a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Area Description:
Decatur, IA; Wayne, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov