DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines has issued a Tornado Warning that affects northwest Boone County.
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
403 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Webster County in central Iowa...
Northwestern Boone County in central Iowa...
Southwestern Hamilton County in central Iowa...
* Until 445 PM CDT.
* At 403 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Pilot Mound, or 8 miles northwest of Boone, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
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...
Stratford around 410 PM CDT.
Stanhope around 420 PM CDT.
Kamrar around 435 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Ellsworth, Stanhope, Webster City Municipal Airport, Pilot Mound,
Stratford, Kamrar, and Fraser.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 133 and 137.
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.
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