Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
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142 WWUS53 KDMX 212301 SVSDMX Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Des Moines IA 601 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024 IAC013-171-212315- /O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-240521T2315Z/ Black Hawk IA-Tama IA- 601 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR SOUTH CENTRAL BLACK HAWK AND NORTHEASTERN TAMA COUNTIES... At 601 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 5 miles southwest of La Porte City, or 14 miles northwest of Vinton, moving northeast at 60 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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. This dangerous storm will be near... La Porte City around 605 PM CDT. 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 4220 9230 4231 9245 4239 9230 4230 9217 4230 9230 TIME...MOT...LOC 2301Z 232DEG 50KT 4228 9228 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN $$ Curtis