Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 2 at 12:14PM CDT until July 2 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 10:14am
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1214 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Burchinal, or
near Mason City, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Mason City, Nora Springs, Rockwell, Mason City Municipal Airport,
Clear Lake, Thornton, Plymouth, Meservey, Swaledale, Rock Falls,
Burchinal, Portland, and Clear Lake State Park.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 180 and 195.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Cerro Gordo, IA; Hancock, IA; Worth, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: