First published 10/9/2026, 4:24:16 AM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 4:24:16 AM UTC

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 8 at 11:07PM CDT until October 9 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Boone, Dallas, Greene, and Guthrie counties in Iowa through midnight CDT. The source reports an observed storm with quarter-size hail and advises moving to an interior room on the lowest floor.

Why it matters

The warning includes an immediate protective instruction for people in the affected area.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceSevere Thunderstorm Warning issued October 8 at 11:07PM CDT until October 9 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

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