Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA

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

IAC159-270100-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240427T0100Z/
Ringgold IA-
747 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
RINGGOLD COUNTY...

At 747 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Mt Ayr Municipal
Airport, or over Mount Ayr, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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...
Mount Ayr, Sun Valley Lake, Kellerton, Ellston, Beaconsfield, and Mt
Ayr Municipal Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 4070 9433 4090 9409 4090 9402 4068 9402
      4063 9423
TIME...MOT...LOC 0047Z 226DEG 31KT 4069 9424

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

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