Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
160 WWUS53 KDMX 070318 SVSDMX Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1018 PM CDT Mon May 6 2024 IAC027-047-070330- /O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240507T0330Z/ Crawford IA-Carroll IA- 1018 PM CDT Mon May 6 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD AND NORTHWESTERN CARROLL COUNTIES... At 1018 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Lytton, or 9 miles east of Sac City, moving northeast at 70 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud. 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 northeastern Crawford and northwestern Carroll Counties, including the following locations... Breda, Arcadia, and Westside. 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 4197 9501 4220 9522 4220 9481 TIME...MOT...LOC 0318Z 214DEG 61KT 4239 9482 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN $$ Bury