Tornado Warning 6, NWS Des Moines, IA

Issued

Mar 6, 2017, 7:56 PM CST (01:56 UTC)

Expired

Mar 6, 2017, 8:30 PM CST

In force

34 min

Issued by

NWS Des Moines, IA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Observed

Hail

1.0 in

County Wayne County, IA

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WFUS53 KDMX 070156
TORDMX
IAC185-070230-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0006.170307T0156Z-170307T0230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
756 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017

The National Weather Service in Des Moines  has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Wayne County in south central Iowa...

* Until 830 PM CST.

* At 755 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Mercer, or 20
  miles southeast of Leon, moving northeast at 60 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail. 

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. 

  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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  southeastern Wayne County, including the following locations:
  Allerton, Lineville, Clio and South Lineville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Tornado Warning replaces the Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued
for the same area.

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4060 9356 4084 9326 4058 9310 4058 9356
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 239DEG 52KT 4050 9353 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

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WWUS53 KDMX 070230
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
830 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017

IAC185-070240-
/O.EXP.KDMX.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170307T0230Z/
Wayne IA-
830 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WAYNE COUNTY HAS EXPIRED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore the warning has been allowed to expire.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CST for south central
Iowa.

LAT...LON 4060 9356 4084 9326 4058 9310 4058 9356
TIME...MOT...LOC 0230Z 239DEG 52KT 4075 9298 

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