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2024 [KDMX] DES_MOINES Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 37
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
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WFUS53 KDMX 212007
TORDMX
IAC001-003-121-173-175-212100-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0037.240521T2007Z-240521T2100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
307 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Madison County in south central Iowa...
Northwestern Union County in south central Iowa...
Central Adams County in southwestern Iowa...
Northwestern Taylor County in southwestern Iowa...
Southeastern Adair County in southwestern Iowa...
* Until 400 PM CDT.
* At 307 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Nodaway, or 5 miles southwest of Corning, moving
northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Corning, Lake Icaria, Prescott, Lake Icaria State Park, and
Corning Municipal Airport around 315 PM CDT.
Green Valley Lake and Green Valley Lake State Park around 330 PM
CDT.
Orient around 335 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Orient, Green Valley Lake State Park, Lake Icaria State Park, Corning
Municipal Airport, Prescott, Nodaway, Cromwell, and Carbon.
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 4091 9493 4098 9493 4132 9439 4115 9414
4089 9490
TIME...MOT...LOC 2007Z 237DEG 49KT 4095 9484
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Curtis
637
WWUS53 KDMX 212012
SVSDMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
312 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
IAC173-212022-
/O.CAN.KDMX.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-240521T2100Z/
Taylor IA-
312 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN TAYLOR COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central
and southwestern Iowa.
LAT...LON 4132 9439 4115 9414 4093 9480 4101 9489
TIME...MOT...LOC 2012Z 237DEG 49KT 4099 9476
$$
IAC001-003-121-175-212100-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-240521T2100Z/
Madison IA-Union IA-Adams IA-Adair IA-
312 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MADISON...NORTHWESTERN UNION...CENTRAL ADAMS AND
SOUTHEASTERN ADAIR COUNTIES...
At 312 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Corning Municipal
Airport, or over Corning, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar 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...
Corning, Lake Icaria, Prescott, Lake Icaria State Park, and
Corning Municipal Airport around 315 PM CDT.
Green Valley Lake and Green Valley Lake State Park around 330 PM
CDT.
Orient around 335 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Orient, Green Valley Lake State Park, Lake Icaria State Park, Corning
Municipal Airport, Carbon, Prescott, and Cromwell.
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 4132 9439 4115 9414 4093 9480 4101 9489
TIME...MOT...LOC 2012Z 237DEG 49KT 4099 9476
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Curtis
777
WWUS53 KDMX 212021
SVSDMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
321 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
IAC121-212030-
/O.CAN.KDMX.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-240521T2100Z/
Madison IA-
321 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN MADISON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central
and southwestern Iowa.
LAT...LON 4108 9477 4132 9439 4122 9424 4120 9424
4100 9468
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 237DEG 49KT 4105 9463
$$
IAC001-003-175-212100-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-240521T2100Z/
Union IA-Adams IA-Adair IA-
321 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN UNION...NORTHEASTERN ADAMS AND SOUTHEASTERN ADAIR
COUNTIES...
At 320 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Prescott, or 7 miles northeast of Corning, moving
northeast at 55 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...
Orient around 335 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Orient
and Lake Icaria 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 4108 9477 4132 9439 4122 9424 4120 9424
4100 9468
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 237DEG 49KT 4105 9463
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Curtis
522
WWUS53 KDMX 212045
SVSDMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
345 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
IAC001-003-175-212100-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-240521T2100Z/
Union IA-Adams IA-Adair IA-
345 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN UNION...NORTHEASTERN ADAMS AND SOUTHEASTERN ADAIR
COUNTIES...
At 345 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Macksburg, or 11
miles southeast of Greenfield, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Union, northeastern Adams and southeastern Adair
Counties, including the following locations... Orient.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4132 9439 4122 9424 4120 9424 4109 9448
4121 9457
TIME...MOT...LOC 2045Z 237DEG 49KT 4124 9425
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Curtis
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279
WFUS53 KDMX 212007
TORDMX
IAC001-003-121-173-175-212100-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0037.240521T2007Z-240521T2100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
307 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Madison County in south central Iowa...
Northwestern Union County in south central Iowa...
Central Adams County in southwestern Iowa...
Northwestern Taylor County in southwestern Iowa...
Southeastern Adair County in southwestern Iowa...
* Until 400 PM CDT.
* At 307 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Nodaway, or 5 miles southwest of Corning, moving
northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Corning, Lake Icaria, Prescott, Lake Icaria State Park, and
Corning Municipal Airport around 315 PM CDT.
Green Valley Lake and Green Valley Lake State Park around 330 PM
CDT.
Orient around 335 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Orient, Green Valley Lake State Park, Lake Icaria State Park, Corning
Municipal Airport, Prescott, Nodaway, Cromwell, and Carbon.
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 4091 9493 4098 9493 4132 9439 4115 9414
4089 9490
TIME...MOT...LOC 2007Z 237DEG 49KT 4095 9484
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Curtis
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637
WWUS53 KDMX 212012
SVSDMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
312 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
IAC173-212022-
/O.CAN.KDMX.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-240521T2100Z/
Taylor IA-
312 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN TAYLOR COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central
and southwestern Iowa.
LAT...LON 4132 9439 4115 9414 4093 9480 4101 9489
TIME...MOT...LOC 2012Z 237DEG 49KT 4099 9476
$$
IAC001-003-121-175-212100-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-240521T2100Z/
Madison IA-Union IA-Adams IA-Adair IA-
312 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MADISON...NORTHWESTERN UNION...CENTRAL ADAMS AND
SOUTHEASTERN ADAIR COUNTIES...
At 312 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Corning Municipal
Airport, or over Corning, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar 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...
Corning, Lake Icaria, Prescott, Lake Icaria State Park, and
Corning Municipal Airport around 315 PM CDT.
Green Valley Lake and Green Valley Lake State Park around 330 PM
CDT.
Orient around 335 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Orient, Green Valley Lake State Park, Lake Icaria State Park, Corning
Municipal Airport, Carbon, Prescott, and Cromwell.
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 4132 9439 4115 9414 4093 9480 4101 9489
TIME...MOT...LOC 2012Z 237DEG 49KT 4099 9476
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Curtis
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777
WWUS53 KDMX 212021
SVSDMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
321 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
IAC121-212030-
/O.CAN.KDMX.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-240521T2100Z/
Madison IA-
321 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN MADISON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central
and southwestern Iowa.
LAT...LON 4108 9477 4132 9439 4122 9424 4120 9424
4100 9468
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 237DEG 49KT 4105 9463
$$
IAC001-003-175-212100-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-240521T2100Z/
Union IA-Adams IA-Adair IA-
321 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN UNION...NORTHEASTERN ADAMS AND SOUTHEASTERN ADAIR
COUNTIES...
At 320 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Prescott, or 7 miles northeast of Corning, moving
northeast at 55 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...
Orient around 335 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Orient
and Lake Icaria 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 4108 9477 4132 9439 4122 9424 4120 9424
4100 9468
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 237DEG 49KT 4105 9463
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Curtis
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522
WWUS53 KDMX 212045
SVSDMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
345 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
IAC001-003-175-212100-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-240521T2100Z/
Union IA-Adams IA-Adair IA-
345 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN UNION...NORTHEASTERN ADAMS AND SOUTHEASTERN ADAIR
COUNTIES...
At 345 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Macksburg, or 11
miles southeast of Greenfield, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Union, northeastern Adams and southeastern Adair
Counties, including the following locations... Orient.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4132 9439 4122 9424 4120 9424 4109 9448
4121 9457
TIME...MOT...LOC 2045Z 237DEG 49KT 4124 9425
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Curtis
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