Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 8:15AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 6:15am
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
At 814 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rice Lake, or 11 miles west of Northwood, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Northwood, Lake Mills, Emmons, Rice Lake, Joice, Lake Mills Municipal
Airport, Hogsback Wildlife Area, Northwood Municipal, and Rice Lake
State Park.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 209 and 218.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Winnebago; Worth
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: