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2022 [KDMX] DES_MOINES Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 12

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125 
WFUS53 KDMX 052352
TORDMX
IAC117-125-135-060015-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0012.220305T2352Z-220306T0015Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Des Moines  has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Monroe County in south central Iowa...
  Northeastern Lucas County in south central Iowa...
  South central Marion County in south central Iowa...

* Until 615 PM CST.
    
* At 551 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.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  northwestern Monroe, northeastern Lucas and south central Marion
  Counties, including the following locations... Marysville and
  Lovilia.

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 4098 9324 4104 9328 4124 9301 4109 9283
TIME...MOT...LOC 2351Z 233DEG 36KT 4103 9322 

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

$$

Martin
933 
WWUS53 KDMX 060002
SVSDMX

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

IAC117-125-135-060015-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-220306T0015Z/
Monroe IA-Lucas IA-Marion IA-
602 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN MONROE...NORTHEASTERN LUCAS AND SOUTH CENTRAL MARION
COUNTIES...
    
At 601 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles northeast of Chariton, moving northeast at 40
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Lovilia and Marysville. 

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4101 9314 4111 9319 4124 9301 4109 9283
TIME...MOT...LOC 0001Z 233DEG 36KT 4109 9311 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Martin
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125 
WFUS53 KDMX 052352
TORDMX
IAC117-125-135-060015-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0012.220305T2352Z-220306T0015Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Des Moines  has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Monroe County in south central Iowa...
  Northeastern Lucas County in south central Iowa...
  South central Marion County in south central Iowa...

* Until 615 PM CST.
    
* At 551 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.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  northwestern Monroe, northeastern Lucas and south central Marion
  Counties, including the following locations... Marysville and
  Lovilia.

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 4098 9324 4104 9328 4124 9301 4109 9283
TIME...MOT...LOC 2351Z 233DEG 36KT 4103 9322 

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

$$

Martin
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933 
WWUS53 KDMX 060002
SVSDMX

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

IAC117-125-135-060015-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-220306T0015Z/
Monroe IA-Lucas IA-Marion IA-
602 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN MONROE...NORTHEASTERN LUCAS AND SOUTH CENTRAL MARION
COUNTIES...
    
At 601 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles northeast of Chariton, moving northeast at 40
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Lovilia and Marysville. 

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4101 9314 4111 9319 4124 9301 4109 9283
TIME...MOT...LOC 0001Z 233DEG 36KT 4109 9311 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Martin

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