Iowa Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 18:58
At 856 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Wahpeton to 6 miles west of Silver Lake to
Laurens, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Mesonet. At 848 PM CDT, a 72 mph wind gust was reported via
personal weather station 4 miles south of Albert City.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...