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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
551 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

IAC117-125-135-152315-
/O.CON.KDMX.SV.W.0065.000000T0000Z-260415T2315Z/
Lucas IA-Monroe IA-Marion IA-
551 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT
FOR EASTERN LUCAS...WESTERN MONROE AND SOUTHEASTERN MARION
COUNTIES...

At 551 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles east of
Williamson, or 10 miles east of Chariton, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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...
Chariton, Russell, Lovilia, Williamson, Melrose, Marysville, and Red
Haw Lake State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central
Iowa.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 4094 9333 4115 9333 4128 9294 4096 9287
TIME...MOT...LOC 2251Z 255DEG 36KT 4107 9312

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Donavon