Iowa Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 13:45

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 3:45PM CDT until April 17 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 345 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles west of Coal Creek, or 10 miles south of Montezuma, moving northeast at 45 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... Montezuma, New Sharon, and Barnes City.
Instruction: 
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for south central and central Iowa. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Mahaska, IA; Poweshiek, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Des Moines IA