First published 9/20/2026, 12:19:15 AM · Last updated 9/20/2026, 12:19:15 AM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Des Moines, IA (issued Sep 19 7:03PM CDT)

National Weather Service Des Moines issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on September 19 at 7:03 PM CDT, in effect until September 19 at 7:30 PM CDT. The alert was posted by NWS Des Moines, IA.

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: 2/10How 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: 4/10The 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: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Severe thunderstorm warnings indicate imminent or ongoing severe thunderstorms that pose short-term risks to people, property, and travel in the warned area. Residents and travelers in the Des Moines, IA area should follow local guidance and take immediate safety precautions.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 7:03PM CDT until September 19 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

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