Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
337 PM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025

IAZ004-015-023-033-034-302300-
Emmet-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Sac-Calhoun-
Including the cities of Estherville, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas,
Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View,
Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson,
Lake City, and Pomeroy
337 PM CDT Wed Jul 30 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...Portions of north-central and northwest Iowa

WHEN...Through late afternoon

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.

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