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Tornado Warning for Linn, IA

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What is happening

At 522 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over Linn County Fairgrounds, or 15 miles west of Anamosa, moving southeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those...

What the bulletin says to do

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

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Bulletin details

At 522 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over Linn County Fairgrounds, or 15 miles west of Anamosa, moving southeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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. These dangerous storms will be near... Whittier, Waubeek, and Matsell Bridge Natural Area around 530 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 31 and 32.

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Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Tornado Warning issued August 7 at 5:23PM CDT until August 7 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

    Official revision
  2. Alert

    Tornado Warning issued August 7 at 5:10PM CDT until August 7 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

    Official revision

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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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