


Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
128 WWUS83 KDMX 312230 SPSDMX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Des Moines IA 530 PM CDT Sun Aug 31 2025 IAZ004>006-015-016-023>025-033>036-010100- Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt- Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, and Webster City 530 PM CDT Sun Aug 31 2025 ...CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR FUNNEL CLOUDS... 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. WHERE...Parts of northern and western Iowa. WHEN...Through 8 PM. IMPACTS...None expected. 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. $$