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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
251 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

IAZ081>086-092>097-200000-
Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton,
Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni,
Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville,
and Bloomfield
251 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR FUNNEL CLOUDS...

WHAT...Funnel clouds are possible due to current atmospheric
conditions. These funnel clouds are typically brief, drop only a
few hundred feet from the cloud base, and rarely become a tornado
or cause damage.

WHERE...Far Southern Iowa

WHEN...Until 7pm this evening.

IMPACTS...None expected.

PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...If a funnel cloud is spotted,
report it to the National Weather Service. If a tornado warning
becomes necessary, take appropriate action.

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