Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Mitchell 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 7 at 1:40PM CDT until August 7 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 541 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL IOWA FLOYD MITCHELL IN NORTHEAST IOWA CHICKASAW FAYETTE HOWARD WINNESHIEK THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHARLES CITY, CRESCO, DECORAH, NEW HAMPTON, OELWEIN, AND OSAGE.
Effective August 7, 2026 at 2:40 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS La Crosse WI
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 hours ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Mitchell 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 (2 hours ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Mitchell County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Floyd County, Winneshiek County, Howard County.