Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
138 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024

IAC153-181-070647-
/O.CAN.KDMX.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-240507T0700Z/
Polk IA-Warren IA-
138 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN POLK AND NORTHEASTERN WARREN
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 300 AM CDT for central and
south central Iowa.

LAT...LON 4124 9317 4157 9329 4174 9297 4144 9268
TIME...MOT...LOC 0637Z 235DEG 35KT 4139 9315

$$

IAC099-123-125-070700-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-240507T0700Z/
Marion IA-Mahaska IA-Jasper IA-
138 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT FOR MARION...
NORTHWESTERN MAHASKA AND SOUTHERN JASPER COUNTIES...

At 137 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Elk Rock State Park, or 5 miles northwest of
Knoxville, 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...
  Lake Red Rock and Elk Rock State Park around 145 AM CDT.
  Sully around 200 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Elk
Rock State Park, Pella Municipal Airport, Reasnor, Sully, Knoxville
Municipal Airport, and Newton Municipal Airport.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 164 and 172.

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 4124 9317 4157 9329 4174 9297 4144 9268
TIME...MOT...LOC 0637Z 235DEG 35KT 4139 9315

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

$$

Donavon