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2023 [KDVN] QUAD_CITIES_IA Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 8

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

751 
WFUS53 KDVN 312105
TORDVN
IAC095-103-107-183-312145-
/O.NEW.KDVN.TO.W.0008.230331T2105Z-230331T2145Z/

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

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Keokuk County in southeastern Iowa...
  Southwestern Johnson County in east central Iowa...
  Northwestern Washington County in southeastern Iowa...
  Southeastern Iowa County in east central Iowa...

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 405 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located near Lancaster, or near Sigourney, moving northeast at
  65 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...
  South English, Kinross and Keota around 415 PM CDT.
  Wellman around 420 PM CDT.
  Kalona, Amish and Holbrook around 425 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Windham, Frytown and Sharon Center.

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.

This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.  For your safety,
seek shelter now!

&&

LAT...LON 4124 9206 4130 9222 4168 9203 4160 9157
TIME...MOT...LOC 2105Z 216DEG 55KT 4130 9209 

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

$$

McClure
415 
WWUS53 KDVN 312112
SVSDVN

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

IAC095-103-107-183-312145-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230331T2145Z/
Keokuk IA-Johnson IA-Washington IA-Iowa IA-
412 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN KEOKUK...SOUTHWESTERN JOHNSON...NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON
AND SOUTHEASTERN IOWA COUNTIES...
    
At 411 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Harper, or 10 miles east of Sigourney, moving northeast
at 65 mph. Reports indicate 2 tornadoes on the ground in this area. 

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...
  Kinross around 415 PM CDT.
  Wellman around 420 PM CDT.
  Kalona, Amish and Holbrook around 425 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Windham, Frytown and Sharon Center.

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.

This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.  Seek shelter now!

&&

LAT...LON 4124 9206 4130 9222 4168 9203 4160 9157
TIME...MOT...LOC 2111Z 216DEG 55KT 4138 9201 

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

$$

McClure
335 
WWUS53 KDVN 312115
SVSDVN

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

IAC095-103-107-183-312145-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230331T2145Z/
Keokuk IA-Johnson IA-Washington IA-Iowa IA-
415 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN KEOKUK...SOUTHWESTERN JOHNSON...NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON
AND SOUTHEASTERN IOWA COUNTIES...
    
At 415 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Kinross, or 14 miles northeast of Sigourney, moving 
northeast at 65 mph. There remains reports of 2 tornadoes on the 
ground in this area. 

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...
  Wellman around 420 PM CDT.
  Kalona, Amish and Holbrook around 425 PM CDT.
  Windham, Frytown and Sharon Center around 430 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.

This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.  Seek shelter now!

&&

LAT...LON 4134 9193 4139 9218 4168 9203 4160 9157
TIME...MOT...LOC 2115Z 216DEG 55KT 4143 9196 

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

$$

McClure
728 
WWUS53 KDVN 312122
SVSDVN

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

IAC095-103-107-183-312145-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230331T2145Z/
Keokuk IA-Johnson IA-Washington IA-Iowa IA-
422 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN KEOKUK...SOUTHWESTERN JOHNSON...NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON
AND SOUTHEASTERN IOWA COUNTIES...
    
At 422 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located north of Keota, or 14 miles northwest of Washington, 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...
  Kalona, Amish and Holbrook around 430 PM CDT.
  Windham, Frytown and Sharon Center around 435 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.

This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.  Seek shelter now!

&&

LAT...LON 4134 9193 4139 9203 4166 9199 4160 9157
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 217DEG 52KT 4145 9189 

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

$$

McClure
057 
WWUS53 KDVN 312131
SVSDVN

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

IAC095-103-107-183-312145-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230331T2145Z/
Keokuk IA-Johnson IA-Washington IA-Iowa IA-
431 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN KEOKUK...SOUTHWESTERN JOHNSON...NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON
AND SOUTHEASTERN IOWA COUNTIES...
    
At 431 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Amish, or 16 miles north of Washington, 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...
  Kalona around 435 PM CDT.
  Frytown, Sharon Center and Windham around 440 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.

This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.  Seek shelter now!

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4134 9193 4139 9203 4166 9199 4160 9157
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 223DEG 45KT 4151 9181 

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

$$

McClure
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751 
WFUS53 KDVN 312105
TORDVN
IAC095-103-107-183-312145-
/O.NEW.KDVN.TO.W.0008.230331T2105Z-230331T2145Z/

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

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Keokuk County in southeastern Iowa...
  Southwestern Johnson County in east central Iowa...
  Northwestern Washington County in southeastern Iowa...
  Southeastern Iowa County in east central Iowa...

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 405 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located near Lancaster, or near Sigourney, moving northeast at
  65 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...
  South English, Kinross and Keota around 415 PM CDT.
  Wellman around 420 PM CDT.
  Kalona, Amish and Holbrook around 425 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Windham, Frytown and Sharon Center.

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.

This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.  For your safety,
seek shelter now!

&&

LAT...LON 4124 9206 4130 9222 4168 9203 4160 9157
TIME...MOT...LOC 2105Z 216DEG 55KT 4130 9209 

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

$$

McClure
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415 
WWUS53 KDVN 312112
SVSDVN

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

IAC095-103-107-183-312145-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230331T2145Z/
Keokuk IA-Johnson IA-Washington IA-Iowa IA-
412 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN KEOKUK...SOUTHWESTERN JOHNSON...NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON
AND SOUTHEASTERN IOWA COUNTIES...
    
At 411 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Harper, or 10 miles east of Sigourney, moving northeast
at 65 mph. Reports indicate 2 tornadoes on the ground in this area. 

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...
  Kinross around 415 PM CDT.
  Wellman around 420 PM CDT.
  Kalona, Amish and Holbrook around 425 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Windham, Frytown and Sharon Center.

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.

This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.  Seek shelter now!

&&

LAT...LON 4124 9206 4130 9222 4168 9203 4160 9157
TIME...MOT...LOC 2111Z 216DEG 55KT 4138 9201 

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

$$

McClure
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335 
WWUS53 KDVN 312115
SVSDVN

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

IAC095-103-107-183-312145-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230331T2145Z/
Keokuk IA-Johnson IA-Washington IA-Iowa IA-
415 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN KEOKUK...SOUTHWESTERN JOHNSON...NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON
AND SOUTHEASTERN IOWA COUNTIES...
    
At 415 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Kinross, or 14 miles northeast of Sigourney, moving 
northeast at 65 mph. There remains reports of 2 tornadoes on the 
ground in this area. 

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...
  Wellman around 420 PM CDT.
  Kalona, Amish and Holbrook around 425 PM CDT.
  Windham, Frytown and Sharon Center around 430 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.

This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.  Seek shelter now!

&&

LAT...LON 4134 9193 4139 9218 4168 9203 4160 9157
TIME...MOT...LOC 2115Z 216DEG 55KT 4143 9196 

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

$$

McClure
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728 
WWUS53 KDVN 312122
SVSDVN

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

IAC095-103-107-183-312145-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230331T2145Z/
Keokuk IA-Johnson IA-Washington IA-Iowa IA-
422 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN KEOKUK...SOUTHWESTERN JOHNSON...NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON
AND SOUTHEASTERN IOWA COUNTIES...
    
At 422 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located north of Keota, or 14 miles northwest of Washington, 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...
  Kalona, Amish and Holbrook around 430 PM CDT.
  Windham, Frytown and Sharon Center around 435 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.

This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.  Seek shelter now!

&&

LAT...LON 4134 9193 4139 9203 4166 9199 4160 9157
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 217DEG 52KT 4145 9189 

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

$$

McClure
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057 
WWUS53 KDVN 312131
SVSDVN

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

IAC095-103-107-183-312145-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230331T2145Z/
Keokuk IA-Johnson IA-Washington IA-Iowa IA-
431 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN KEOKUK...SOUTHWESTERN JOHNSON...NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON
AND SOUTHEASTERN IOWA COUNTIES...
    
At 431 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Amish, or 16 miles north of Washington, 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...
  Kalona around 435 PM CDT.
  Frytown, Sharon Center and Windham around 440 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.

This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.  Seek shelter now!

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4134 9193 4139 9203 4166 9199 4160 9157
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 223DEG 45KT 4151 9181 

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

$$

McClure

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