⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Adams; Union; Clarke; Lucas; Monroe; Wapello; Taylor; Ringgold; Decatur; Wayne; Appanoose; Davis – Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 2:51PM 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
few hundred feet from the cloud base, and rarely become a tornado
or cause damage.

WHERE…Far Southern Iowa

WHEN…Until 7pm this evening.

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.