Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
901 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

IAC039-159-175-270230-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240427T0230Z/
Union IA-Ringgold IA-Clarke IA-
901 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN UNION...NORTHEASTERN RINGGOLD AND WEST CENTRAL CLARKE
COUNTIES...

At 900 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Murray Roadside Rest Area, or 7 miles west of
Osceola, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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
southeastern Union, northeastern Ringgold and west central Clarke
Counties, including the following locations... Ellston, Thayer,
Murray, Murray Roadside Rest Area, Arispe, Lorimor, and Tingley.

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 4081 9414 4091 9425 4115 9403 4103 9383
TIME...MOT...LOC 0200Z 229DEG 33KT 4103 9392

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

$$

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