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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
247 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

IAC025-091-151-162015-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240416T2015Z/
Pocahontas IA-Calhoun IA-Humboldt IA-
247 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
POCAHONTAS...NORTHEASTERN CALHOUN AND WESTERN HUMBOLDT COUNTIES...

At 246 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Twin Lakes, or near Rockwell City, moving north at
25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. This storm has a history of
         producing a tornado, and a tornado could re-develop!

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...
  Manson, South Twin Lake, North Twin Lake, Twin Lakes, and Twin
  Lakes State Park around 250 PM CDT.
  Palmer around 305 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pomeroy, Palmer, Jolley, Twin Lakes, Twin Lakes State Park, and
Gilmore City.

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 4244 9451 4241 9471 4268 9484 4277 9443
TIME...MOT...LOC 1946Z 182DEG 23KT 4246 9458

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

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