Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Lineville, IA ∙ Melrose, IA ∙ Chariton, IA ∙ Promise City, IA ∙ Corydon, IA ∙ Russell, IA ∙ Allerton, IA ∙ Iconium, IA ∙ Sewal, IA ∙ Clio, IA

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Des Moines IA 453 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024 The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Lucas County in south central Iowa... Southwestern Monroe County in south central Iowa... Wayne County in south central Iowa... Northwestern Appanoose County in south central Iowa... * Until 545 PM CDT. * At 453 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over South Lineville, or 16 miles southwest of Corydon, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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. * This dangerous storm will be near... Allerton and Clio around 500 PM CDT. Corydon around 505 PM CDT. Millerton around 515 PM CDT. Rathbun Lake around 520 PM CDT. Melrose around 530 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Russell, Melrose, Red Haw Lake State Park, Honey Creek State Park, Millerton, Allerton, Promise City, Lineville, Clio, and Plano. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && LAT...LON 4073 9356 4108 9329 4090 9285 4058 9328 4058 9356 TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 220DEG 47KT 4058 9351 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

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