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2022 [KDMX] DES_MOINES Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 9

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

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Storm Based Warning History

019 
WFUS53 KDMX 052323
TORDMX
IAC039-053-117-185-060000-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0009.220305T2323Z-220306T0000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
523 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

The National Weather Service in Des Moines  has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Lucas County in south central Iowa...
  Eastern Decatur County in south central Iowa...
  Northwestern Wayne County in south central Iowa...
  Southeastern Clarke County in south central Iowa...

* Until 600 PM CST.
    
* At 522 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located 13 miles northwest of Corydon, moving northeast at 45
  mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Chariton.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4079 9359 4085 9362 4113 9327 4097 9310
TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 237DEG 41KT 4086 9353 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Martin
811 
WWUS53 KDMX 052333
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
533 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

IAC039-053-185-052343-
/O.CAN.KDMX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220306T0000Z/
Decatur IA-Wayne IA-Clarke IA-
533 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN DECATUR...NORTHWESTERN WAYNE AND
SOUTHEASTERN CLARKE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for south central
Iowa.

LAT...LON 4090 9338 4090 9352 4113 9327 4097 9310
TIME...MOT...LOC 2333Z 236DEG 39KT 4092 9341 

$$

IAC117-060000-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220306T0000Z/
Lucas IA-
533 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LUCAS COUNTY...
        
At 533 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 8 miles southwest of Chariton, moving northeast at 45 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed 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.

Locations impacted include...
Chariton, Russell, Williamson, Derby, Red Haw Lake State Park and
Chariton Municipal Airport.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4090 9338 4090 9352 4113 9327 4097 9310
TIME...MOT...LOC 2333Z 236DEG 39KT 4092 9341 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Martin
870 
WWUS53 KDMX 052348
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
548 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

IAC117-060000-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220306T0000Z/
Lucas IA-
548 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CST FOR EASTERN
LUCAS COUNTY...
        
At 548 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Chariton, moving northeast at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed 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.

Locations impacted include...
Chariton, Russell, Williamson and Red Haw Lake State Park. 

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4094 9328 4100 9335 4113 9327 4097 9310
TIME...MOT...LOC 2348Z 232DEG 35KT 4101 9326 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Martin
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019 
WFUS53 KDMX 052323
TORDMX
IAC039-053-117-185-060000-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0009.220305T2323Z-220306T0000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
523 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

The National Weather Service in Des Moines  has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Lucas County in south central Iowa...
  Eastern Decatur County in south central Iowa...
  Northwestern Wayne County in south central Iowa...
  Southeastern Clarke County in south central Iowa...

* Until 600 PM CST.
    
* At 522 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located 13 miles northwest of Corydon, moving northeast at 45
  mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Chariton.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4079 9359 4085 9362 4113 9327 4097 9310
TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 237DEG 41KT 4086 9353 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Martin
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811 
WWUS53 KDMX 052333
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
533 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

IAC039-053-185-052343-
/O.CAN.KDMX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220306T0000Z/
Decatur IA-Wayne IA-Clarke IA-
533 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN DECATUR...NORTHWESTERN WAYNE AND
SOUTHEASTERN CLARKE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for south central
Iowa.

LAT...LON 4090 9338 4090 9352 4113 9327 4097 9310
TIME...MOT...LOC 2333Z 236DEG 39KT 4092 9341 

$$

IAC117-060000-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220306T0000Z/
Lucas IA-
533 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LUCAS COUNTY...
        
At 533 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 8 miles southwest of Chariton, moving northeast at 45 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed 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.

Locations impacted include...
Chariton, Russell, Williamson, Derby, Red Haw Lake State Park and
Chariton Municipal Airport.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4090 9338 4090 9352 4113 9327 4097 9310
TIME...MOT...LOC 2333Z 236DEG 39KT 4092 9341 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Martin
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870 
WWUS53 KDMX 052348
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
548 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

IAC117-060000-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220306T0000Z/
Lucas IA-
548 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CST FOR EASTERN
LUCAS COUNTY...
        
At 548 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Chariton, moving northeast at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed 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.

Locations impacted include...
Chariton, Russell, Williamson and Red Haw Lake State Park. 

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4094 9328 4100 9335 4113 9327 4097 9310
TIME...MOT...LOC 2348Z 232DEG 35KT 4101 9326 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Martin

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