⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Franklin; Butler; Bremer; Hardin; Grundy; Black Hawk – Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued August 12 at 6:07PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Details

WHAT…Funnel clouds are possible due to current atmospheric
conditions. These funnel clouds are typically brief, drop only a
partway from the cloud base, and rarely become a tornado or cause
damage.

WHERE…Portions of northeastern Iowa.

WHEN…Through 730 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.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.