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WWUS53 KDVN 090257
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
957 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

IAC011-019-090345-
/O.CON.KDVN.SV.W.0114.000000T0000Z-240509T0345Z/
Buchanan IA-Benton IA-
957 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT
FOR WESTERN BUCHANAN AND BENTON COUNTIES...

At 957 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Elk Run Heights to near La Porte City to near
Keystone, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Independence, Vinton, Jesup, Atkins, Urbana, Dysart, Shellsburg,
Newhall, Hazleton, Van Horne, Keystone, Garrison, Brandon, Rowley,
Mount Auburn, Wapsipinicon Golf Course, Vinton Memorial Airport,
Fontana County Park, Otterville, and Minne Estema Park.

This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 40 and 55.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
the Quad Cities.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4264 9183 4195 9183 4195 9230 4230 9230
      4230 9206 4258 9208 4264 9190
TIME...MOT...LOC 0257Z 263DEG 26KT 4247 9224 4229 9221 4205 9225

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

McClure