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WFUS53 KDVN 312127
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IAC095-103-183-312215-
/O.NEW.KDVN.TO.W.0011.230331T2127Z-230331T2215Z/

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Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
427 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Johnson County in east central Iowa...
  North central Washington County in southeastern Iowa...
  Southeastern Iowa County in east central Iowa...

* Until 515 PM CDT.

* At 427 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Amish, or 16 miles southwest of Iowa City, 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...
  Frytown around 430 PM CDT.
  Cosgrove, Sharon Center and Windham around 435 PM CDT.
  Coralville, Tiffin, University Heights, Oakdale, University Of 
  Iowa and F.W. Kent  Park around 440 PM CDT.
  Iowa City, North Liberty, Coralville Lake Dam Complex, West 
  Overlook and Newport around 445 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.  For your safety,
seek shelter now!

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

&&

LAT...LON 4180 9185 4174 9146 4145 9173 4152 9199
TIME...MOT...LOC 2127Z 220DEG 57KT 4152 9180 

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

$$

McClure