Varningar, Pocahontas Area School

Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 1:04PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA WHAT...Funnel clouds are possible due to current atmospheric conditions. These funnel clouds are typically brief, drop only a few hundred feet from the cloud base, and rarely become a tornado or cause damage. In addition Brief gusty winds up to 50 mph may be experienced along with pea to penny sized hail. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa. WHEN...This afternoon. IMPACTS...Small branches may be damaged and loose objects may be blown around due to the gusty winds. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...If a funnel cloud is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service. If a tornado warning becomes necessary, take appropriate action.