Tornado Warning for Greene, IA
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What is happening
At 602 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Churdan, or 6 miles northwest of Jefferson, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or...
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.
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Bulletin details
At 602 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Churdan, or 6 miles northwest of Jefferson, moving northeast at 35 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. This dangerous storm will be near... Paton around 615 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Dana, Churdan, Grand Junction, Jefferson Municipal Airport, Paton, and Rippey.
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Tornado Warning issued August 13 at 6:02AM CDT until August 13 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Official revision - Alert
Tornado Warning issued August 13 at 5:46AM CDT until August 13 at 6:15AM 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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