Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
737 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024

IAC117-185-010046-
/O.CAN.KDMX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-240501T0115Z/
Lucas IA-Wayne IA-
737 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LUCAS AND NORTHEASTERN WAYNE
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 1000 PM CDT for south central
Iowa.

LAT...LON 4102 9310 4109 9286 4077 9280 4075 9310
TIME...MOT...LOC 0036Z 252DEG 26KT 4091 9310

$$

IAC007-135-010115-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-240501T0115Z/
Monroe IA-Appanoose IA-
737 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MONROE AND NORTHWESTERN APPANOOSE COUNTIES...

At 736 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles southwest of Melrose, or 13 miles southeast of
Chariton, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Rathbun Lake and Melrose around 740 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Rathbun, Melrose, Mystic, Plano, Honey Creek State Park, and Moravia.

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 4102 9310 4109 9286 4077 9280 4075 9310
TIME...MOT...LOC 0036Z 252DEG 26KT 4091 9310

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

Dodson