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

IAC185-212240-
/O.CAN.KDMX.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-240521T2245Z/
Wayne IA-
530 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WAYNE COUNTY 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 4100 9310 4100 9309 4090 9285 4090 9310
TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 220DEG 47KT 4098 9308

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

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MONROE COUNTY...

At 530 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Melrose, or 12 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Monroe County, including the following locations...
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 4100 9310 4100 9309 4090 9285 4090 9310
TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 220DEG 47KT 4098 9308

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

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