Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Milo, IA ∙ Jamison, IA ∙ Ackworth, IA ∙ New Virginia, IA ∙ Liberty Center, IA ∙ Indianola, IA ∙ Osceola Municipal Airport, IA

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Des Moines IA 840 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Lucas County in south central Iowa... West central Marion County in south central Iowa... Northeastern Clarke County in south central Iowa... Southeastern Warren County in south central Iowa... * Until 930 PM CDT. * At 839 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Osceola, 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. * This dangerous storm will be near... Otter Creek County Park around 900 PM CDT. Milo around 905 PM CDT. Ackworth around 915 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include New Virginia, Otter Creek County Park, Ackworth, Milo, and Lake Ahquabi State Park. This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 38 and 40. 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 4109 9381 4143 9352 4127 9327 4102 9367 TIME...MOT...LOC 0139Z 222DEG 34KT 4106 9374 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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