Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 5:42PM CDT until May 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 541 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Stanton, or 9
miles east of Red Oak, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters reported hail up to baseball size
3 miles south of Red Oak and two inch hail 3 miles east
southeast of Red Oak.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Villisca, Stanton, Hacklebarney Woods County Park, and Viking Lake
State Park.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southwestern
Iowa.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.
Area Description:
Montgomery, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: