Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 15 at 8:44PM CDT until May 15 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 6:44pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 843 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Rockwell, or 13
miles south of Mason City, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Sheffield, Rockwell, Thornton, and Swaledale.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 177 and 183.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Cerro Gordo, IA; Franklin, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: