Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 2 at 5:44PM CDT until July 2 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 544 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Slater, or 10
miles north of Ankeny, moving northeast at 25 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...
Polk City, Huxley, Slater, Big Creek Lake, Cambridge, Alleman,
Sheldahl, Kelley, and Big Creek State Park.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 101 and 105.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Boone, IA; Polk, IA; Story, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: