Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Buena Vista County, Iowa
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 12 at 6:06AM CDT until August 12 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 573 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST IOWA BUENA VISTA CHEROKEE IN WEST CENTRAL IOWA IDA WOODBURY THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BATTLE CREEK, CHEROKEE, HOLSTEIN, IDA GROVE, SIOUX CITY, AND STORM LAKE.
Effective August 12, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Last Checked
3 minutes ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Buena Vista County, Iowa?
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (3 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Buena Vista County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Ida County, Woodbury County, Cherokee County.