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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
517 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

IAC099-123-125-153-157-181-241045-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-240524T1045Z/
Poweshiek IA-Polk IA-Marion IA-Mahaska IA-Jasper IA-Warren IA-
517 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN POWESHIEK...SOUTHEASTERN POLK...NORTHERN MARION...
NORTHWESTERN MAHASKA...SOUTHERN JASPER AND NORTHEASTERN WARREN
COUNTIES...

At 517 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Swan, or 12 miles southeast of Pleasant Hill, moving
northeast at 40 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...
  Swan around 520 AM CDT.
  Monroe around 530 AM CDT.
  Reasnor around 535 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Prairie City Krohn Airport, Swan, Elk Rock State Park, Reasnor,
Runnells, Sully, and Newton Municipal Airport.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 163 and 173.

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.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

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LAT...LON 4137 9331 4155 9343 4174 9295 4147 9272
TIME...MOT...LOC 1017Z 242DEG 34KT 4147 9331

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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