*updated at 7:30pm*
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Lucas County in south central Iowa…
Southwestern Marion County in south central Iowa…
Northeastern Clarke County in south central Iowa…
Warren County in south central Iowa…
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 723 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Indianola,
moving southeast 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.
* Locations impacted include…
Indianola, Chariton, Melcher-Dallas, Avenue Of The Saints Event
Center, Milo, Russell, New Virginia, Martensdale, Lacona, Lucas,
Woodburn, Williamson, St. Marys, Derby, Ackworth, Spring Hill,
Bevington, Sandyville, Lake Ahquabi State Park and Red Haw Lake
State Park.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 43 and 62.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay
away from windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Polk County in central Iowa…
Northeastern Madison County in south central Iowa…
Eastern Dallas County in central Iowa…
Northern Warren County in south central Iowa…
* Until 800 PM CDT.
* At 659 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Saylorville
Lake, or over Johnston, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include…
Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, Clive,
Altoona, Waukee, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Grimes, Windsor Heights,
Carlisle, Bondurant, Polk City, Saylorville, Mitchellville,
Granger, Southridge Mall and Jordan Creek Town Center.
This includes the following highways…
Interstate 35 between mile markers 63 and 72, and between mile
markers 87 and 99.
Interstate 80 between mile markers 119 and 149.
Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.