Tornado Warning for Black Hawk, IA; Bremer, IA
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- Black Hawk, Bremer
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What is happening
TORDMX The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Black Hawk County in northeastern Iowa... Southeastern Bremer County in northeastern Iowa... * Until 415 PM CDT. * At 353 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Readlyn, or 13 miles west of Oelwein, moving...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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TORDMX The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Black Hawk County in northeastern Iowa... Southeastern Bremer County in northeastern Iowa... * Until 415 PM CDT. * At 353 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Readlyn, or 13 miles west of Oelwein, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 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. * This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Black Hawk and southeastern Bremer Counties, including the following locations... Readlyn.
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Tornado Warning issued August 7 at 3:53PM CDT until August 7 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Des Moines IA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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