Iowa Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 17:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 7:17PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 5:17pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 714 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing funnel clouds 6 miles southeast of Denison, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Denison, Manilla, and Vail.
Instruction: 
If outdoors or camping, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Crawford
Forcast Office: 
NWS Des Moines IA