Special Weather Statement for Benton; Iowa
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What is happening
At 432 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Belle Plaine, or 13 miles east of Toledo, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Belle Plaine around 435 AM CDT....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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Bulletin details
At 432 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Belle Plaine, or 13 miles east of Toledo, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Belle Plaine around 435 AM CDT. Luzerne around 440 AM CDT. Blairstown around 445 AM CDT. Other locations in the path of this storm include Norway and Walford.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 12 at 4:32AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Quad Cities IA IL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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