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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cherokee County Expires

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cherokee, Iowa, has expired as of 1:45 AM CDT today, October 9, 2026, as the storm has weakened below severe limits; however, small hail and heavy rain are still possible.

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10/09/2026 · Cherokee edition

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Cherokee, Iowa, by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Sioux Falls, SD, has expired as of 1:45 AM CDT on October 9, 2026. The storm prompting the warning has weakened below severe limits and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.

While the immediate severe threat has passed, residents should be aware that small hail and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

If you observe severe weather, please contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office.

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