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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
504 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Story County in central Iowa...
  Southwestern Hardin County in central Iowa...
  Southeastern Hamilton County in central Iowa...

* Until 545 PM CDT.

* At 503 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Randall, or 16 miles north of Ames, moving
  southeast at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. This storm has a history of
           producing brief tornadoes.

  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...
  Story City and Roland around 510 PM CDT.
  McCallsburg around 520 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Zearing, Ellsworth, Garden City, McCallsburg, and Randall.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 119 and 134.

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 4226 9372 4235 9362 4218 9323 4202 9348
TIME...MOT...LOC 2203Z 314DEG 28KT 4226 9359

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Dodson