Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 15 at 6:46PM CDT until April 15 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 4:46pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 646 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Russell, or 8
miles southeast of Chariton, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
Locations impacted include...
Russell and Melrose.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central
Iowa.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Lucas, IA; Monroe, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: