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2024 [KDMX] DES_MOINES Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 10

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Storm Based Warning History

564 
WFUS53 KDMX 262343
TORDMX
IAC047-270030-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0010.240426T2343Z-240427T0030Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
643 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Des Moines  has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Crawford County in west central Iowa...

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 643 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located 5 miles southwest of Vail, or 5 miles east of Denison,
  moving north at 30 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...
  Vail around 650 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Deloit, Kiron, and Vail.

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.

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 4221 9533 4221 9509 4197 9516 4199 9534
TIME...MOT...LOC 2343Z 191DEG 27KT 4198 9525 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

KCM
192 
WWUS53 KDMX 262353
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
653 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

IAC047-270030-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240427T0030Z/
Crawford IA-
653 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTY...

At 651 PM CDT, a storm with a history of producing a tornado was 
over Vail, or 8 miles east of Denison, moving north at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter 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...
  Vail around 655 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Deloit, Kiron, and Vail.

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 4221 9533 4221 9509 4197 9516 4199 9534
TIME...MOT...LOC 2351Z 195DEG 19KT 4205 9520 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

KCM
819 
WWUS53 KDMX 270007
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
707 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

IAC047-270030-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240427T0030Z/
Crawford IA-
707 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTY...

At 707 PM CDT, a new confirmed tornado was located 5 miles south of 
Vail, or 6 miles east of Denison, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter 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...
  Vail around 710 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Vail.

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 4221 9529 4221 9509 4197 9516 4199 9531
TIME...MOT...LOC 0007Z 203DEG 36KT 4199 9523 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

KCM
480 
WWUS53 KDMX 270027
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
727 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

IAC047-270037-
/O.EXP.KDMX.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240427T0030Z/
Crawford IA-
727 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 730 PM CDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for west central
Iowa.

LAT...LON 4221 9529 4221 9509 4197 9516 4199 9531
TIME...MOT...LOC 0027Z 270DEG 27KT 4212 9518 

$$

KCM
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564 
WFUS53 KDMX 262343
TORDMX
IAC047-270030-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0010.240426T2343Z-240427T0030Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
643 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Des Moines  has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Crawford County in west central Iowa...

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 643 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located 5 miles southwest of Vail, or 5 miles east of Denison,
  moving north at 30 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...
  Vail around 650 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Deloit, Kiron, and Vail.

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.

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 4221 9533 4221 9509 4197 9516 4199 9534
TIME...MOT...LOC 2343Z 191DEG 27KT 4198 9525 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

KCM
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192 
WWUS53 KDMX 262353
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
653 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

IAC047-270030-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240427T0030Z/
Crawford IA-
653 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTY...

At 651 PM CDT, a storm with a history of producing a tornado was 
over Vail, or 8 miles east of Denison, moving north at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter 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...
  Vail around 655 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Deloit, Kiron, and Vail.

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 4221 9533 4221 9509 4197 9516 4199 9534
TIME...MOT...LOC 2351Z 195DEG 19KT 4205 9520 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

KCM
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819 
WWUS53 KDMX 270007
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
707 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

IAC047-270030-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240427T0030Z/
Crawford IA-
707 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTY...

At 707 PM CDT, a new confirmed tornado was located 5 miles south of 
Vail, or 6 miles east of Denison, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter 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...
  Vail around 710 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Vail.

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 4221 9529 4221 9509 4197 9516 4199 9531
TIME...MOT...LOC 0007Z 203DEG 36KT 4199 9523 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

KCM
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480 
WWUS53 KDMX 270027
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
727 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

IAC047-270037-
/O.EXP.KDMX.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240427T0030Z/
Crawford IA-
727 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 730 PM CDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for west central
Iowa.

LAT...LON 4221 9529 4221 9509 4197 9516 4199 9531
TIME...MOT...LOC 0027Z 270DEG 27KT 4212 9518 

$$

KCM

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