Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cherokee County: Seek Immediate Shelter
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Cherokee County, Iowa, until 10:30 PM CDT tonight, with half-dollar-sized hail expected; residents should seek immediate shelter indoors and stay away from windows.
Residents in Cherokee County, Iowa, are advised to seek immediate shelter indoors due to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Sioux Falls, SD. The warning is in effect from 10:17 PM CDT tonight, October 8, until 10:30 PM CDT.
At 10:17 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Cleghorn, approximately 9 miles northwest of Cherokee, moving southeast at 30 mph. The primary hazard associated with this storm is half-dollar-sized hail, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
Impacted areas include Cleghorn and Marcus around 10:20 PM CDT, and Larrabee around 10:25 PM CDT. Other locations impacted include Meriden.
The NWS advises individuals to seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing large hail.
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