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WWUS53 KDVN 312139
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
439 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

IAC095-103-183-312215-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230331T2215Z/
Johnson IA-Washington IA-Iowa IA-
439 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN JOHNSON...NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON AND SOUTHEASTERN IOWA
COUNTIES...
    
At 439 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Frytown, or 11
miles southwest of Iowa City, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and baseball size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  University Heights, University Of Iowa and F.W. Kent  Park around 
  450 PM CDT.
  Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, Oakdale, Coralville 
  Lake Dam Complex and West Overlook around 455 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Newport.

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.

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 4179 9181 4174 9146 4147 9171 4151 9185
TIME...MOT...LOC 2139Z 215DEG 41KT 4159 9173 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

McClure