Iowa Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/13/2026 17:59

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 7:59PM CDT until April 13 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 13, 2026 - 5:59pm
Expires: 
April 13, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 758 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Kiester, or 20 miles west of Albert Lea, moving east at 40 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... Rake.
Instruction: 
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for north central Iowa. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Winnebago, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Des Moines IA