Tornado Warning for Marshall, IA; Polk, IA; Story, IA
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At 655 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Collins, or 9 miles southeast of Nevada, moving northeast 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...
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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At 655 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Collins, or 9 miles southeast of Nevada, moving northeast 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. This dangerous storm will be near... Collins and Rhodes around 700 AM CDT. State Center around 705 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include St. Anthony, Collins, Maxwell, Rhodes, Clemons, and Colo.
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Tornado Warning issued August 13 at 6:55AM CDT until August 13 at 7:15AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
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Tornado Warning issued August 13 at 6:48AM CDT until August 13 at 7:15AM 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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