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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service Des Moines IA

859 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024



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Lucas IA-Marion IA-Clarke IA-Warren IA-

859 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024



...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR

NORTHWESTERN LUCAS...WEST CENTRAL MARION...NORTHEASTERN CLARKE AND

SOUTHEASTERN WARREN COUNTIES...



At 859 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

was located near Otter Creek County Park, or 11 miles south of

Indianola, moving northeast at 40 mph.



HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.



SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.



IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 

         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 

         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 

         likely.



This dangerous storm will be near...

  Milo and Otter Creek County Park around 905 PM CDT.

  Ackworth around 915 PM CDT.



Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include New

Virginia, Otter Creek County Park, Ackworth, Milo, and Lake Ahquabi

State Park.



This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 38 and 40.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest

floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a

mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter

and protect yourself from flying debris.



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LAT...LON 4109 9381 4143 9352 4127 9327 4102 9367

TIME...MOT...LOC 0159Z 222DEG 34KT 4120 9357 



TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED

MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN



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Donavon