Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 15 at 6:57PM CDT until May 15 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 4:57pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 657 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Varina, or 9
miles southwest of Pocahontas, moving northeast at 35 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.
This severe storm will be near...
Pocahontas around 705 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Varina,
Fonda, and Palmer.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Pocahontas, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: