Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Graettinger, IA ∙ Armstrong, IA ∙ Ringsted, IA ∙ Halfa, IA

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Des Moines IA 543 PM CDT Mon Apr 28 2025 The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Emmet County in northwestern Iowa... Northern Palo Alto County in northwestern Iowa... * Until 630 PM CDT. * At 542 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Graettinger, or 10 miles northwest of Emmetsburg, moving northeast at 30 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. * Locations impacted include... Ingham Lake, Armstrong, Wolden County Park, Ringsted, High Lake, Graettinger, Swan Lake, and Iowa Lake. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This Tornado Warning replaces the Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for the same area. 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 4324 9445 4316 9484 4327 9486 4350 9445 TIME...MOT...LOC 2242Z 242DEG 24KT 4323 9480 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

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