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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska

615 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024



IAC165-262345-

/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-240426T2345Z/

Shelby IA-

615 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024



...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR

NORTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTY...



At 614 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was

located 4 miles southeast of Earling, or 6 miles north of Harlan,

moving northeast at 45 mph.



This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!



HAZARD...Damaging tornado.



SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed a very large tornado.



IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 

         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 

         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 

         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 

         is possible.



The tornado will be near...

  Defiance around 620 PM CDT.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly

tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.



A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take

immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.



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LAT...LON 4181 9540 4186 9537 4186 9510 4182 9509

      4164 9530 4164 9538 4172 9544

TIME...MOT...LOC 2314Z 201DEG 38KT 4174 9534 



TORNADO...OBSERVED

TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN



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