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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
530 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

IAC007-117-212239-
/O.CAN.KDMX.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-240521T2245Z/
Lucas IA-Appanoose IA-
530 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LUCAS AND NORTHWESTERN
APPANOOSE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

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

LAT...LON 4090 9311 4090 9310 4100 9310 4100 9309
      4090 9285 4090 9287 4089 9310 4086 9310
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 220DEG 47KT 4096 9310

$$

IAC135-185-212245-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-240521T2245Z/
Monroe IA-Wayne IA-
530 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MONROE AND NORTHEASTERN WAYNE COUNTIES...

At 529 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Melrose, or 11 miles east of Chariton, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Melrose around 535 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Melrose.

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 4090 9311 4090 9310 4100 9310 4100 9309
      4090 9285 4090 9287 4089 9310 4086 9310
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 220DEG 47KT 4096 9310

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

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