Tornado Warning for Story, IA
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What is happening
At 535 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Colo, or 5 miles northeast of Nevada, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and baseball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes...
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 535 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Colo, or 5 miles northeast of Nevada, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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. Locations impacted include... Zearing and McCallsburg.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
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Tornado Warning issued July 20 at 5:36PM CDT until July 20 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Official revision - Update
Tornado Warning issued July 20 at 5:18PM CDT until July 20 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Official revision - Alert
Tornado Warning issued July 20 at 5:04PM CDT until July 20 at 5:45PM 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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