iNWS Alert

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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
738 AM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Lucas County in south central Iowa...
Monroe County in south central Iowa...
Marion County in south central Iowa...
Western Wapello County in southeastern Iowa...
Mahaska County in south central Iowa...
Southern Warren County in south central Iowa...

* Until 830 AM CDT.

* At 738 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lacona, or 12
miles north of Chariton, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
Indianola, Oskaloosa, Pella, Knoxville, Chariton, Albia,
Pleasantville, New Sharon, Melcher-Dallas, Eddyville, Knoxville
Raceway, Lake Red Rock, Milo, Russell, Lovilia, Beacon, University
Park, Bussey, Lacona, and Blakesburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. This storm is producing widespread
wind damage. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay
away from windows!

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 PM CDT for central, south
central and southeastern Iowa.

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LAT...LON 4092 9248 4091 9330 4135 9375 4151 9291
4151 9254
TIME...MOT...LOC 1238Z 252DEG 50KT 4119 9336

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH