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WFUS53 KDMX 172354
TORDMX
IAC109-189-180030-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
654 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Kossuth County in north central Iowa...
  Northwestern Winnebago County in north central Iowa...

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 654 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Rake, or 22 miles northwest of Forest City, moving
  north at 15 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters reported 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Rake.

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 4350 9390 4344 9395 4343 9401 4346 9407
      4350 9408
TIME...MOT...LOC 2354Z 194DEG 12KT 4345 9400

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

$$

Lee