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2024 [KDMX] DES_MOINES Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 36
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
298
WFUS53 KDMX 211955
TORDMX
IAC001-003-029-175-212045-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0036.240521T1955Z-240521T2045Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
255 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Cass County in southwestern Iowa...
Northwestern Union County in south central Iowa...
Northern Adams County in southwestern Iowa...
Southwestern Adair County in southwestern Iowa...
* Until 345 PM CDT.
* At 255 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Viking Lake State Park, or 10 miles southeast of
Red Oak, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
Carbon around 305 PM CDT.
Lake Icaria and Lake Icaria State Park around 310 PM CDT.
Greenfield, Fontanelle, and Nodaway Park around 330 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Orient, Fontanelle, Bridgewater, Nodaway Park, Lake Icaria State
Park, Carbon, Nodaway, Corning Municipal Airport, and Massena.
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 4114 9493 4137 9457 4120 9431 4092 9493
TIME...MOT...LOC 1955Z 232DEG 51KT 4095 9504
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Curtis
770
WWUS53 KDMX 212001
SVSDMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
301 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
IAC001-003-029-175-212045-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-240521T2045Z/
Cass IA-Union IA-Adams IA-Adair IA-
301 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CASS...NORTHWESTERN UNION...NORTHERN ADAMS AND
SOUTHWESTERN ADAIR COUNTIES...
At 301 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Hacklebarney Woods County Park, or 10 miles west of
Corning, moving northeast at 60 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Carbon around 305 PM CDT.
Lake Icaria and Lake Icaria State Park around 310 PM CDT.
Fontanelle around 325 PM CDT.
Greenfield and Nodaway Park around 330 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Orient, Fontanelle, Bridgewater, Nodaway Park, Lake Icaria State
Park, Carbon, Nodaway, Corning Municipal Airport, and Massena.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4114 9493 4137 9457 4120 9431 4092 9493
TIME...MOT...LOC 2001Z 232DEG 51KT 4101 9494
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Curtis
737
WWUS53 KDMX 212027
SVSDMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
327 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
IAC001-003-029-175-212045-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-240521T2045Z/
Cass IA-Union IA-Adams IA-Adair IA-
327 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CASS...NORTHWESTERN UNION...NORTHEASTERN ADAMS AND
SOUTHWESTERN ADAIR COUNTIES...
At 327 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Fontanelle, or 6 miles southwest of Greenfield, moving
northeast at 60 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.
The tornado will be near...
Greenfield around 335 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bridgewater, Nodaway Park, Orient, and Fontanelle.
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 4124 9477 4137 9457 4120 9431 4106 9462
TIME...MOT...LOC 2027Z 232DEG 51KT 4124 9454
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Curtis
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298
WFUS53 KDMX 211955
TORDMX
IAC001-003-029-175-212045-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0036.240521T1955Z-240521T2045Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
255 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Cass County in southwestern Iowa...
Northwestern Union County in south central Iowa...
Northern Adams County in southwestern Iowa...
Southwestern Adair County in southwestern Iowa...
* Until 345 PM CDT.
* At 255 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Viking Lake State Park, or 10 miles southeast of
Red Oak, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Carbon around 305 PM CDT.
Lake Icaria and Lake Icaria State Park around 310 PM CDT.
Greenfield, Fontanelle, and Nodaway Park around 330 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Orient, Fontanelle, Bridgewater, Nodaway Park, Lake Icaria State
Park, Carbon, Nodaway, Corning Municipal Airport, and Massena.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4114 9493 4137 9457 4120 9431 4092 9493
TIME...MOT...LOC 1955Z 232DEG 51KT 4095 9504
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Curtis
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770
WWUS53 KDMX 212001
SVSDMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
301 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
IAC001-003-029-175-212045-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-240521T2045Z/
Cass IA-Union IA-Adams IA-Adair IA-
301 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CASS...NORTHWESTERN UNION...NORTHERN ADAMS AND
SOUTHWESTERN ADAIR COUNTIES...
At 301 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Hacklebarney Woods County Park, or 10 miles west of
Corning, moving northeast at 60 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.
The tornado will be near...
Carbon around 305 PM CDT.
Lake Icaria and Lake Icaria State Park around 310 PM CDT.
Fontanelle around 325 PM CDT.
Greenfield and Nodaway Park around 330 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Orient, Fontanelle, Bridgewater, Nodaway Park, Lake Icaria State
Park, Carbon, Nodaway, Corning Municipal Airport, and Massena.
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 4114 9493 4137 9457 4120 9431 4092 9493
TIME...MOT...LOC 2001Z 232DEG 51KT 4101 9494
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Curtis
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737
WWUS53 KDMX 212027
SVSDMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
327 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
IAC001-003-029-175-212045-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-240521T2045Z/
Cass IA-Union IA-Adams IA-Adair IA-
327 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CASS...NORTHWESTERN UNION...NORTHEASTERN ADAMS AND
SOUTHWESTERN ADAIR COUNTIES...
At 327 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Fontanelle, or 6 miles southwest of Greenfield, moving
northeast at 60 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Greenfield around 335 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bridgewater, Nodaway Park, Orient, and Fontanelle.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4124 9477 4137 9457 4120 9431 4106 9462
TIME...MOT...LOC 2027Z 232DEG 51KT 4124 9454
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Curtis
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