Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for NW Pottawattamie, SW Shelby, & Southern Harrison Counties

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern Pottawattamie, southwestern Shelby, and southern Harrison counties in Iowa until 9:15 PM CDT.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for NW Pottawattamie, SW Shelby, & Southern Harrison Counties

Residents of northwestern Pottawattamie, southwestern Shelby, and southern Harrison counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 9:15 PM CDT. The National Weather Service in Omaha has reported a cluster of severe thunderstorms near Persia, moving east at 25 mph.

The storms bring hazards including ping pong ball-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts. Significant damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles is expected, along with potential harm to people and animals outdoors. The affected areas include Missouri Valley, Logan, Woodbine, Underwood, and several other locations.

Precautionary actions include moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building and avoiding driving through flooded roadways due to torrential rainfall that could lead to flash flooding.

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