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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
104 PM CDT Mon May 27 2024

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-034>039-272200-
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Calhoun-Webster-
Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City,
Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda,
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton,
Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison,
Dumont, Waverly, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy,
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley,
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo,
and Cedar Falls
104 PM CDT Mon May 27 2024

...Conditions are favorable for funnel clouds along with gusty
winds to around 50 mph and small hail...

WHAT...Funnel clouds are possible due to current atmospheric
conditions. These funnel clouds are typically brief, drop only a
few hundred feet from the cloud base, and rarely become a tornado
or cause damage. In addition Brief gusty winds up to 50 mph may
be experienced along with pea to penny sized hail.

WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa.

WHEN...This afternoon.

IMPACTS...Small branches may be damaged and loose objects may be
blown around due to the gusty winds. Minor hail damage to
vegetation is possible.

PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...If a funnel cloud is spotted,
report it to the National Weather Service. If a tornado warning
becomes necessary, take appropriate action.

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