Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of Iowa
Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the for Jasper, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe and Poweshiek Counties in Iowa.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
The alert was issued at 7:22 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:45 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.
Storm Details
Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 5 miles south of Brooklyn to 4 miles east of Melcher-Dallas, moving east at 35 mph
Hazards
60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail
Potential Impact
Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees
Locations Mentioned
Newton, Pella, Grinnell, Knoxville, Montezuma, Monroe, Pleasantville, Prairie City, New Sharon, Iowa Speedway, Knoxville Raceway, Lake Red Rock, Rock Creek Lake, Sully, Kellogg, Bussey, Lynnville, Malcom, Harvey, and Lambs Grove. This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 160 and 203
Areas Affected
The warning covers Jasper, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe and Poweshiek Counties in Iowa.
Safety Information
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
