Southwest Iowa – The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch effective until 7 p.m. today for parts of Iowa and Missouri. The watch includes Fremont, Montgomery, and Page counties in Iowa, affecting cities like Clarinda, Hamburg, Red Oak, Shenandoah, Sidney, and Tabor.
The Omaha/Valley NE branch of the National Weather Service issued the alert at 1:30 p.m. today, warning of potentially severe weather conditions across the region. Residents are advised to stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and remain alert for any updates or escalations in storm intensity. Damaging winds, hail, and heavy rainfall may accompany the storms, creating hazardous conditions.
This Severe Thunderstorm Watch follows an earlier warning issued at 1:29 p.m., which covered a brief period until 2:15 p.m. The current watch extends until 7 p.m., allowing residents time to secure outdoor items and prepare for possible power outages.
Residents should monitor local news and weather services as conditions develop.
