Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 8:48PM CDT until May 17 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 6:48pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 847 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Royal to near Albert City to Lake View, moving
northeast at 65 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Emmetsburg, Sac City, Pocahontas, Rockwell City, Lake City, Manson,
Laurens, Lake View, Odebolt, Five Island Lake, Black Hawk Lake, North
Twin Lake, South Twin Lake, Silver Lake, Rush Lake, Wall Lake,
Schaller, Ruthven, Pomeroy, and Fonda.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for northwestern
Iowa. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for
west central Iowa.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.
Area Description:
Calhoun, IA; Palo Alto, IA; Pocahontas, IA; Sac, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: