Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 3:10PM CDT until April 17 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
SVRDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
South central Poweshiek County in central Iowa...
East central Marion County in south central Iowa...
Northern Mahaska County in south central Iowa...
* Until 400 PM CDT.
* At 310 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Harvey, or 5
miles southeast of Pella, moving northeast 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...
Oskaloosa, Pella, Montezuma, New Sharon, Harvey, Barnes City, and
Leighton.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for south central
and central Iowa.
Area Description:
Mahaska, IA; Marion, IA; Poweshiek, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
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