Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Palo Alto County, Iowa
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 5:17AM CDT until August 9 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
SVRDMX The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Emmet County in northwestern Iowa... Northwestern Kossuth County in north central Iowa... Northeastern Palo Alto County in northwestern Iowa... * Until 600 AM CDT. * At 516 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Fenton, or 14 miles northeast of Emmetsburg, moving northeast at 15 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... Union Slogh, Bancroft, Swea City, Burt, Ringsted, Fenton, and Lone Rock.
Effective August 9, 2026 at 6:17 AM ET · Expires August 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Des Moines IA
Expires
August 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Last Checked
7 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Palo Alto County, Iowa?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (7 hours ago). It's set to expire August 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET.
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