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WFUS53 KDMX 180218
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
918 PM CDT Thu Apr 17 2025

The National Weather Service in Des Moines  has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Adams County in southwestern Iowa...
  Northern Taylor County in southwestern Iowa...

* Until 1000 PM CDT.

* At 917 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Hepburn, or 13 miles southwest of
  Corning, moving east at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  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...
  Nodaway around 920 PM CDT.
  Corning around 935 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Corning Municipal Airport, Prescott, Nodaway, and Sharpsburg.

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.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Des Moines .

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LAT...LON 4078 9493 4100 9493 4101 9492 4106 9452
      4080 9451
TIME...MOT...LOC 0217Z 256DEG 23KT 4090 9489

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

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