Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Neola and Surrounding Areas in Iowa
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 2:00 AM CDT for parts of southwestern Iowa, including northern Pottawattamie, southeastern Harrison, and southern Shelby counties.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Iowa
- Issued
- September 15, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Omaha/Valley NE
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE. The alert is effective from September 15 at 12:54 AM CDT until September 15 at 2:00 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Northern Pottawattamie County, Southeastern Harrison County, and Southern Shelby County in southwestern Iowa. Locations impacted include Neola, Minden, Persia, Shelby, Avoca, and Walnut. This includes Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 20 and 48.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
At 12:54 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles south of Missouri Valley, or 12 miles east of Blair, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts with radar indicated source. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Max hail size up to 0.75 inches.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately from September 15 at 12:54 AM CDT and remains in effect until September 15 at 2:00 AM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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