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2022 [KDMX] DES_MOINES Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 5

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

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Storm Based Warning History

174 
WFUS53 KDMX 052234
TORDMX
IAC049-121-153-181-052315-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0005.220305T2234Z-220305T2315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
434 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

The National Weather Service in Des Moines  has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Polk County in central Iowa...
  Northeastern Madison County in south central Iowa...
  Southeastern Dallas County in central Iowa...
  Northern Warren County in south central Iowa...

* Until 515 PM CST.
    
* At 434 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Winterset, moving northeast at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  West Des Moines, Norwalk, Windsor Heights, Des Moines Int'l 
  Airport, Southridge Mall, Des Moines, Carlisle, Principal Park, 
  Iowa Events Center, Drake Stadium And Knapp Center, Pleasant Hill 
  and Iowa State Fairgrounds.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 35 between mile markers 54 and 71.
 Interstate 80 between mile markers 134 and 137.
 Interstate 235 between mile markers 3 and 14.

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 4124 9398 4137 9408 4168 9360 4144 9339
TIME...MOT...LOC 2234Z 236DEG 45KT 4131 9406 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Donavon
568 
WWUS53 KDMX 052239
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
439 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

IAC049-121-153-181-052315-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220305T2315Z/
Polk IA-Madison IA-Dallas IA-Warren IA-
439 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN POLK...NORTHEASTERN MADISON...SOUTHEASTERN DALLAS AND
NORTHERN WARREN COUNTIES...
        
At 439 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Winterset, moving northeast at 50 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.

Locations impacted include...
Des Moines, West Des Moines, Indianola, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill,
Winterset, Windsor Heights, Carlisle, Saylorville, Southridge Mall,
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Principal Park, Des Moines Int'l Airport,
Drake Stadium And Knapp Center, Iowa Events Center, Hartford,
Martensdale, Cumming, Patterson and Bevington.

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 9398 4137 9408 4168 9360 4144 9339
TIME...MOT...LOC 2239Z 236DEG 45KT 4135 9399 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Donavon
268 
WWUS53 KDMX 052251
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
451 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

IAC049-121-153-181-052315-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220305T2315Z/
Polk IA-Madison IA-Dallas IA-Warren IA-
451 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN POLK...NORTHEASTERN MADISON...SOUTHEASTERN DALLAS AND
NORTHERN WARREN COUNTIES...
    
At 451 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles northwest of Avenue Of The Saints Event Center, or 8
miles east of Winterset, moving northeast at 45 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. Damage has been 
         reported near the Winterset area and just south.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Des Moines, West Des Moines, Indianola, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill,
Windsor Heights, Carlisle, Saylorville, Southridge Mall, Iowa State
Fairgrounds, Principal Park, Des Moines Int'l Airport, Drake Stadium
And Knapp Center, Iowa Events Center, Hartford, Martensdale, Cumming,
Patterson, Bevington and Spring Hill.

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 4128 9391 4141 9400 4168 9360 4144 9339
TIME...MOT...LOC 2251Z 238DEG 39KT 4139 9387 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Donavon
762 
WWUS53 KDMX 052258
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
458 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

IAC049-121-153-181-052315-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220305T2315Z/
Polk IA-Madison IA-Dallas IA-Warren IA-
458 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN POLK...NORTHEASTERN MADISON...SOUTHEASTERN DALLAS AND
NORTHERN WARREN COUNTIES...
    
At 457 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located near Norwalk, moving northeast at 45 mph. This tornado will 
be near Norwalk soon. Please take shelter immediately if you are in 
Norwalk.

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. 

Locations impacted include...
Des Moines, West Des Moines, Indianola, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill,
Windsor Heights, Carlisle, Saylorville, Southridge Mall, Iowa State
Fairgrounds, Principal Park, Des Moines Int'l Airport, Drake Stadium
And Knapp Center, Iowa Events Center, Hartford, Martensdale, Cumming,
Patterson, Bevington and Spring Hill.

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 4128 9391 4141 9400 4168 9360 4144 9339
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 238DEG 39KT 4142 9379 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Donavon
138 
WWUS53 KDMX 052314
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
514 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

IAC049-121-153-181-052323-
/O.EXP.KDMX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220305T2315Z/
Polk IA-Madison IA-Dallas IA-Warren IA-
514 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN POLK...NORTHEASTERN
MADISON...SOUTHEASTERN DALLAS AND NORTHERN WARREN COUNTIES WILL
EXPIRE AT 515 PM CST...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However a tornado 
warning remains in effect for parts of Polk, Jasper and Northern 
Warren counties until 545 pm CST.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for central and
south central Iowa.

LAT...LON 4128 9391 4141 9400 4168 9360 4144 9339
TIME...MOT...LOC 2313Z 242DEG 34KT 4148 9363 

$$

Donavon
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174 
WFUS53 KDMX 052234
TORDMX
IAC049-121-153-181-052315-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0005.220305T2234Z-220305T2315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
434 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

The National Weather Service in Des Moines  has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Polk County in central Iowa...
  Northeastern Madison County in south central Iowa...
  Southeastern Dallas County in central Iowa...
  Northern Warren County in south central Iowa...

* Until 515 PM CST.
    
* At 434 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Winterset, moving northeast at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  West Des Moines, Norwalk, Windsor Heights, Des Moines Int'l 
  Airport, Southridge Mall, Des Moines, Carlisle, Principal Park, 
  Iowa Events Center, Drake Stadium And Knapp Center, Pleasant Hill 
  and Iowa State Fairgrounds.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 35 between mile markers 54 and 71.
 Interstate 80 between mile markers 134 and 137.
 Interstate 235 between mile markers 3 and 14.

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 4124 9398 4137 9408 4168 9360 4144 9339
TIME...MOT...LOC 2234Z 236DEG 45KT 4131 9406 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Donavon
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568 
WWUS53 KDMX 052239
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
439 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

IAC049-121-153-181-052315-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220305T2315Z/
Polk IA-Madison IA-Dallas IA-Warren IA-
439 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN POLK...NORTHEASTERN MADISON...SOUTHEASTERN DALLAS AND
NORTHERN WARREN COUNTIES...
        
At 439 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Winterset, moving northeast at 50 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.

Locations impacted include...
Des Moines, West Des Moines, Indianola, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill,
Winterset, Windsor Heights, Carlisle, Saylorville, Southridge Mall,
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Principal Park, Des Moines Int'l Airport,
Drake Stadium And Knapp Center, Iowa Events Center, Hartford,
Martensdale, Cumming, Patterson and Bevington.

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 9398 4137 9408 4168 9360 4144 9339
TIME...MOT...LOC 2239Z 236DEG 45KT 4135 9399 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Donavon
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268 
WWUS53 KDMX 052251
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
451 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

IAC049-121-153-181-052315-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220305T2315Z/
Polk IA-Madison IA-Dallas IA-Warren IA-
451 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN POLK...NORTHEASTERN MADISON...SOUTHEASTERN DALLAS AND
NORTHERN WARREN COUNTIES...
    
At 451 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles northwest of Avenue Of The Saints Event Center, or 8
miles east of Winterset, moving northeast at 45 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. Damage has been 
         reported near the Winterset area and just south.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Des Moines, West Des Moines, Indianola, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill,
Windsor Heights, Carlisle, Saylorville, Southridge Mall, Iowa State
Fairgrounds, Principal Park, Des Moines Int'l Airport, Drake Stadium
And Knapp Center, Iowa Events Center, Hartford, Martensdale, Cumming,
Patterson, Bevington and Spring Hill.

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 4128 9391 4141 9400 4168 9360 4144 9339
TIME...MOT...LOC 2251Z 238DEG 39KT 4139 9387 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Donavon
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762 
WWUS53 KDMX 052258
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
458 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

IAC049-121-153-181-052315-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220305T2315Z/
Polk IA-Madison IA-Dallas IA-Warren IA-
458 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN POLK...NORTHEASTERN MADISON...SOUTHEASTERN DALLAS AND
NORTHERN WARREN COUNTIES...
    
At 457 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located near Norwalk, moving northeast at 45 mph. This tornado will 
be near Norwalk soon. Please take shelter immediately if you are in 
Norwalk.

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. 

Locations impacted include...
Des Moines, West Des Moines, Indianola, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill,
Windsor Heights, Carlisle, Saylorville, Southridge Mall, Iowa State
Fairgrounds, Principal Park, Des Moines Int'l Airport, Drake Stadium
And Knapp Center, Iowa Events Center, Hartford, Martensdale, Cumming,
Patterson, Bevington and Spring Hill.

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 4128 9391 4141 9400 4168 9360 4144 9339
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 238DEG 39KT 4142 9379 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Donavon
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138 
WWUS53 KDMX 052314
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
514 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

IAC049-121-153-181-052323-
/O.EXP.KDMX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220305T2315Z/
Polk IA-Madison IA-Dallas IA-Warren IA-
514 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN POLK...NORTHEASTERN
MADISON...SOUTHEASTERN DALLAS AND NORTHERN WARREN COUNTIES WILL
EXPIRE AT 515 PM CST...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However a tornado 
warning remains in effect for parts of Polk, Jasper and Northern 
Warren counties until 545 pm CST.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for central and
south central Iowa.

LAT...LON 4128 9391 4141 9400 4168 9360 4144 9339
TIME...MOT...LOC 2313Z 242DEG 34KT 4148 9363 

$$

Donavon

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