Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Dallas, Guthrie, Madison, Polk Counties
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Dallas, Guthrie, Madison, and Polk Counties until 10:45 PM CDT, with half dollar size hail expected to cause vehicle damage; residents should seek immediate shelter.
Residents in Dallas, Guthrie, Madison, and Polk Counties are advised to seek immediate shelter as a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 10:45 PM CDT tonight, October 8.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Des Moines, IA, issued the warning at 10:09 PM CDT. At that time, a severe thunderstorm was located near Redfield, or near Adel, moving southeast at 30 mph.
The primary hazard associated with this storm is half dollar size hail, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
Locations impacted include West Des Moines, Urbandale, Clive, Waukee, Winterset, Adel, Earlham, De Soto, Van Meter, Jordan Creek Town Center, Valley West Mall, Redfield, Dexter, Diamondhead Lake, Linden, and Badger Creek State Park.
This warning also covers Interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72, Interstate 80 between mile markers 99 and 125, and Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 2.
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Stay informed and be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions.
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