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2023 [KDVN] QUAD_CITIES_IA Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 6

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Storm Based Warning History

135 
WFUS53 KDVN 312035
TORDVN
IAC101-107-183-312115-
/O.NEW.KDVN.TO.W.0006.230331T2035Z-230331T2115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
335 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Keokuk County in southeastern Iowa...
  Northwestern Washington County in southeastern Iowa...
  Northwestern Jefferson County in southeastern Iowa...

* Until 415 PM CDT.
    
* At 335 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Hedrick, or 8 miles northeast of Ottumwa, moving
  northeast at 65 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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...
  Martinsburg around 340 PM CDT.
  Hayesville, Ollie, Pekin and Linby around 345 PM CDT.
  Sigourney, Lancaster, Keokuk County Expo and Yenruogis County Park 
  around 350 PM CDT.
  Harper, Lake Belva Deer Park and Talleyrand around 355 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
South English, Kinross and Keota.

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 4129 9241 4151 9219 4151 9194 4137 9177
      4106 9218 4116 9218 4116 9241
TIME...MOT...LOC 2035Z 225DEG 57KT 4113 9235 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

McClure
424 
WWUS53 KDVN 312044
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
344 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

IAC101-107-183-312115-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230331T2115Z/
Keokuk IA-Washington IA-Jefferson IA-
344 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR KEOKUK...
NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
    
At 343 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Hedrick, or 7
miles northeast of Ottumwa, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and baseball size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Martinsburg around 350 PM CDT.
  Hayesville, Pekin and Linby around 355 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sigourney, Ollie, Lancaster, Keokuk County Expo, Lake Belva Deer
Park, Yenruogis County Park, South English, Harper, Talleyrand,
Kinross and Keota.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 4129 9241 4151 9219 4151 9194 4137 9177
      4106 9218 4116 9218 4116 9241
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 225DEG 48KT 4112 9234 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

McClure
481 
WWUS53 KDVN 312049
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
349 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

IAC101-107-183-312115-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230331T2115Z/
Keokuk IA-Washington IA-Jefferson IA-
349 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR KEOKUK...
NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
    
At 349 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Martinsburg, or 11 miles south of Sigourney, moving
northeast at 50 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Hayesville and Ollie around 355 PM CDT.
  Sigourney, Lancaster and Keokuk County Expo around 400 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lake Belva Deer Park, Yenruogis County Park, Talleyrand, Harper,
Keota, Webster, South English and Kinross.

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 4129 9241 4151 9219 4151 9194 4137 9177
      4106 9218 4116 9218 4116 9241
TIME...MOT...LOC 2049Z 211DEG 44KT 4117 9224 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

McClure
743 
WWUS53 KDVN 312056
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
356 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

IAC101-312105-
/O.CAN.KDVN.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230331T2115Z/
Jefferson IA-
356 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY 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 CDT for southeastern
and east central Iowa.

LAT...LON 4129 9241 4151 9219 4151 9194 4137 9177
      4116 9209 4116 9241
TIME...MOT...LOC 2055Z 211DEG 44KT 4124 9218 

$$

IAC107-183-312115-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230331T2115Z/
Keokuk IA-Washington IA-
356 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR KEOKUK
AND NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES...
    
At 355 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Lancaster, or near Sigourney, moving northeast at 50
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Sigourney and Keokuk County Expo around 400 PM CDT.
  Lake Belva Deer Park, Yenruogis County Park and Talleyrand around 
  405 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Harper, Keota, Webster, South English and Kinross.

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 4129 9241 4151 9219 4151 9194 4137 9177
      4116 9209 4116 9241
TIME...MOT...LOC 2055Z 211DEG 44KT 4124 9218 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

McClure
013 
WWUS53 KDVN 312102 RRA
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
402 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

IAC107-183-312115-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230331T2115Z/
Keokuk IA-Washington IA-
402 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
KEOKUK AND NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES...
    
At 401 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located 7 miles northwest of Richland, or near Sigourney, moving 
northeast at 60 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Lake Belva Deer Park around 405 PM CDT.
  Harper and Talleyrand around 410 PM CDT.
  Kinross, Keota and West Chester around 415 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4125 9228 4151 9214 4151 9194 4137 9177
      4116 9209 4122 9223
TIME...MOT...LOC 2101Z 225DEG 53KT 4126 9212 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

McClure
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135 
WFUS53 KDVN 312035
TORDVN
IAC101-107-183-312115-
/O.NEW.KDVN.TO.W.0006.230331T2035Z-230331T2115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
335 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Keokuk County in southeastern Iowa...
  Northwestern Washington County in southeastern Iowa...
  Northwestern Jefferson County in southeastern Iowa...

* Until 415 PM CDT.
    
* At 335 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Hedrick, or 8 miles northeast of Ottumwa, moving
  northeast at 65 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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...
  Martinsburg around 340 PM CDT.
  Hayesville, Ollie, Pekin and Linby around 345 PM CDT.
  Sigourney, Lancaster, Keokuk County Expo and Yenruogis County Park 
  around 350 PM CDT.
  Harper, Lake Belva Deer Park and Talleyrand around 355 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
South English, Kinross and Keota.

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 4129 9241 4151 9219 4151 9194 4137 9177
      4106 9218 4116 9218 4116 9241
TIME...MOT...LOC 2035Z 225DEG 57KT 4113 9235 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

McClure
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424 
WWUS53 KDVN 312044
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
344 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

IAC101-107-183-312115-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230331T2115Z/
Keokuk IA-Washington IA-Jefferson IA-
344 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR KEOKUK...
NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
    
At 343 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Hedrick, or 7
miles northeast of Ottumwa, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and baseball size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Martinsburg around 350 PM CDT.
  Hayesville, Pekin and Linby around 355 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sigourney, Ollie, Lancaster, Keokuk County Expo, Lake Belva Deer
Park, Yenruogis County Park, South English, Harper, Talleyrand,
Kinross and Keota.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 4129 9241 4151 9219 4151 9194 4137 9177
      4106 9218 4116 9218 4116 9241
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 225DEG 48KT 4112 9234 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

McClure
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481 
WWUS53 KDVN 312049
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
349 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

IAC101-107-183-312115-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230331T2115Z/
Keokuk IA-Washington IA-Jefferson IA-
349 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR KEOKUK...
NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
    
At 349 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Martinsburg, or 11 miles south of Sigourney, moving
northeast at 50 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Hayesville and Ollie around 355 PM CDT.
  Sigourney, Lancaster and Keokuk County Expo around 400 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lake Belva Deer Park, Yenruogis County Park, Talleyrand, Harper,
Keota, Webster, South English and Kinross.

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 4129 9241 4151 9219 4151 9194 4137 9177
      4106 9218 4116 9218 4116 9241
TIME...MOT...LOC 2049Z 211DEG 44KT 4117 9224 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

McClure
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743 
WWUS53 KDVN 312056
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
356 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

IAC101-312105-
/O.CAN.KDVN.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230331T2115Z/
Jefferson IA-
356 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY 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 CDT for southeastern
and east central Iowa.

LAT...LON 4129 9241 4151 9219 4151 9194 4137 9177
      4116 9209 4116 9241
TIME...MOT...LOC 2055Z 211DEG 44KT 4124 9218 

$$

IAC107-183-312115-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230331T2115Z/
Keokuk IA-Washington IA-
356 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR KEOKUK
AND NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES...
    
At 355 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Lancaster, or near Sigourney, moving northeast at 50
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Sigourney and Keokuk County Expo around 400 PM CDT.
  Lake Belva Deer Park, Yenruogis County Park and Talleyrand around 
  405 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Harper, Keota, Webster, South English and Kinross.

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 4129 9241 4151 9219 4151 9194 4137 9177
      4116 9209 4116 9241
TIME...MOT...LOC 2055Z 211DEG 44KT 4124 9218 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

McClure
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013 
WWUS53 KDVN 312102 RRA
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
402 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

IAC107-183-312115-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230331T2115Z/
Keokuk IA-Washington IA-
402 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
KEOKUK AND NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES...
    
At 401 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located 7 miles northwest of Richland, or near Sigourney, moving 
northeast at 60 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Lake Belva Deer Park around 405 PM CDT.
  Harper and Talleyrand around 410 PM CDT.
  Kinross, Keota and West Chester around 415 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4125 9228 4151 9214 4151 9194 4137 9177
      4116 9209 4122 9223
TIME...MOT...LOC 2101Z 225DEG 53KT 4126 9212 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

McClure

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