Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 20 at 5:19PM CDT until July 20 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 3:19pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 519 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Roland, or 13
miles north of Nevada, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Broadcast media reported golf ball sized hail near Roland.
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...
Story City, Roland, Zearing, McCallsburg, and Garden City.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 122 and 128.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central Iowa.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Hamilton, IA; Hardin, IA; Story, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
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