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Home Return to list Severe Thunderstorm Warning 0176 Issued by the Des Moines Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-07-28 22:29:39
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1029 PM CDT Mon Jul 28 2025
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Emmet County in northwestern Iowa...
Kossuth County in north central Iowa...
Palo Alto County in northwestern Iowa...
* Until 1145 PM CDT.
* At 1027 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Lake Park to 4 miles west of Fostoria to near
Linn Grove, moving east at 50 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR Emmet, Palo Alto, and Kossuth
Counties.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Automated and personal weather stations. Wind gusts of 60
to 90 mph have been observed over portions of northwest
Iowa.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Estherville, Algona, Emmetsburg, Swan Lake, Five Island Lake,
Ingham Lake, Iowa Lake, Union Slogh, High Lake, Lost Island Lake,
Okamanpedan Lake, Silver Lake, Rush Lake, Armstrong, Graettinger,
West Bend, Ruthven, Bancroft, Swea City, and Burt.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread
wind damage across northwestern Iowa. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a
sturdy structure and stay away from windows!
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a building. These storms may cause serious injury
and significant property damage.
&&
LAT...LON 4350 9417 4325 9400 4291 9401 4291 9492
4350 9491
TIME...MOT...LOC 0327Z 267DEG 43KT 4343 9537 4323 9523 4294 9524
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...80 MPH
$$
Ansorge
Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-07-28 22:49:28
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1049 PM CDT Mon Jul 28 2025
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Emmet IA-Kossuth IA-Palo Alto IA-
1049 PM CDT Mon Jul 28 2025
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT
FOR EMMET...KOSSUTH AND PALO ALTO COUNTIES...
At 1046 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Orleans to 4 miles south of Terril to near Webb,
moving east at 50 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR Emmet, Palo Alto, and Kossuth
Counties.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Automated and personal weather stations. Spencer Airport
reported an 87 mph wind gust at 1039pm. Additionally, wind
gusts of 60 to 90 mph have been observed over portions of
northwest Iowa as well.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Estherville, Algona, Emmetsburg, Swan Lake, Five Island Lake, Ingham
Lake, Iowa Lake, Union Slogh, High Lake, Lost Island Lake,
Okamanpedan Lake, Silver Lake, Rush Lake, Armstrong, Graettinger,
West Bend, Ruthven, Bancroft, Swea City, and Burt.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread
wind damage across northwestern Iowa. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a
sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.
&&
LAT...LON 4350 9417 4325 9400 4291 9401 4291 9492
4350 9491
TIME...MOT...LOC 0346Z 270DEG 43KT 4344 9508 4324 9494 4295 9495
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...80 MPH
$$
Ansorge
Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-07-28 23:10:02
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1109 PM CDT Mon Jul 28 2025
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Emmet IA-Kossuth IA-Palo Alto IA-
1109 PM CDT Mon Jul 28 2025
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT
FOR EMMET...KOSSUTH AND PALO ALTO COUNTIES...
At 1108 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Estherville Municipal Airport to 5 miles
southeast of High Lake to near West Bend, moving east at 50 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR Emmet, Palo Alto, and Kossuth
Counties.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Automated and personal weather stations. Spencer Airport
reported a 92 mph wind gust at 1042pm. Additionally, wind
gusts of 60 to 90 mph have been observed over portions of
northwest Iowa as well.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Estherville, Algona, Emmetsburg, Swan Lake, Five Island Lake, Ingham
Lake, Iowa Lake, Union Slogh, High Lake, Lost Island Lake,
Okamanpedan Lake, Silver Lake, Rush Lake, Armstrong, Graettinger,
West Bend, Ruthven, Bancroft, Swea City, and Burt.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread
wind damage across northwestern Iowa. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a
sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.
&&
LAT...LON 4350 9417 4325 9400 4291 9401 4291 9492
4350 9491
TIME...MOT...LOC 0408Z 269DEG 43KT 4345 9476 4325 9462 4297 9450
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...80 MPH
$$
Ansorge
Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-07-28 23:33:33
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1133 PM CDT Mon Jul 28 2025
IAC063-109-147-290445-
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Emmet IA-Kossuth IA-Palo Alto IA-
1133 PM CDT Mon Jul 28 2025
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT
FOR EMMET...KOSSUTH AND PALO ALTO COUNTIES...
At 1131 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Iowa Lake to near Bancroft to near Irvington,
moving east at 50 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR parts of southern Emmet, northern
Palo Alto, and central Kossuth Counties including Algona.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Automated and personal weather stations. Emergency
management reported a 75 mph wind gust around 1130 PM near
Algona.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Estherville, Algona, Emmetsburg, Swan Lake, Five Island Lake, Ingham
Lake, Iowa Lake, Union Slogh, High Lake, Lost Island Lake,
Okamanpedan Lake, Silver Lake, Rush Lake, Armstrong, Graettinger,
West Bend, Ruthven, Bancroft, Swea City, and Burt.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread
wind damage across northwestern Iowa. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a
sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.
&&
LAT...LON 4350 9417 4325 9400 4291 9401 4291 9492
4350 9491
TIME...MOT...LOC 0431Z 267DEG 43KT 4346 9442 4326 9428 4298 9416
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...80 MPH
$$
Ansorge
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