Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 11:31PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2024 - 9:31pm
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1131 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles west of Montezuma to 5 miles west of
New Sharon to near Lake Red Rock. Movement was southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Oskaloosa, Pella, Knoxville, Montezuma, Monroe, New Sharon, Lake Red
Rock, Sully, Beacon, University Park, Lynnville, Harvey, Barnes City,
Leighton, Searsboro, Pella Municipal Airport, and Elk Rock State
Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Jasper; Poweshiek; Marion; Mahaska
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA