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Tornado Warning 3, NWS Des Moines, IA
NWS Des Moines, IA issued this tornado warning at Mar 5, 2022, 3:36 PM CST for 4 counties in Iowa. It was in force for 39 min. 13 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 5, 2022, 3:36 PM CST (21:36 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 5, 2022, 4:15 PM CST
- In force
- 39 min
- Issued by
- NWS Des Moines, IA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Adair County, IA, Adams County, IA, Taylor County, IA, Union County, IA
The radar
The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 3:40 PM CST | FUNNEL CLOUD | Corning, IA | STORM CHASER REPORT OF FUNNEL CLOUD NEAR CORNING. |
| Mar 5, 3:40 PM CST | TORNADO | 1 S Corning, IA | MULTIPLE REPORTS OF BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN SOUTH OF CORNING. |
| Mar 5, 3:42 PM CST | HAIL 1.25 | 1 Se Nodaway, IA | QUARTER TO PING PONG SIZED HAIL REPORTED SOUTHEAST OF NODAWAY, IOWA. |
| Mar 5, 3:54 PM CST | HAIL 1.5 | 3 W Orient, IA | HAIL REPORT OF 1.5 INCHES WEST OF ORIENT, IOWA VIA SPOTTERNETWORK SN#52257. |
| Mar 5, 3:55 PM CST | HAIL 1.75 | 5 Nne Prescott, IA | HAIL REPORT OF 1.75 INCHES NORTH OF PRESCOTT, IOWA VIA SPOTTERNETWORK SN#52258. |
| Mar 5, 4:06 PM CST | HAIL 1 | 4 W Orient, IA | HAIL REPORT OF 1 INCH VIA SPOTTERNETWORK W OF ORIENT SN#52260. |
| Mar 5, 4:06 PM CST | TORNADO | 5 Wnw Cromwell, IA | STORM CHASER CONFIRMED TORNADO ON GROUND WITH VIDEO AND DAMAGE TO BARN STRUCTURE VIA TWITTER. |
| Mar 5, 4:07 PM CST | HAIL 2.75 | 4 Ssw Orient, IA | DELAYED REPORT. GOLF BALL TO BASEBALL HAIL REPORTED. REPORT OF NUMEROUS MIGRATORY BIRDS KILLED BY HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Mar 5, 4:08 PM CST | HAIL 1.75 | 3 Sw Orient, IA | REPORT FROM MPING: GOLF BALL (1.75 IN.). |
| Mar 5, 4:10 PM CST | TORNADO | 1 Nw Cromwell, IA | STORM CHASER REPORT OF TORNADO NW OR CROMWELL VIA TWITTER. |
| Mar 5, 4:13 PM CST | HAIL 2.5 | 3 Ene Orient, IA | SPOTTER REPORT OF ONGOING TENNIS BALL HAIL EAST NORTHEAST OF ORIENT. |
| Mar 5, 4:19 PM CST | HAIL 2 | 1 Nw Orient, IA | 2+ INCH HAIL REPORT VIA STORM CHASER ON TWITTER NW OR ORIENT, IA. |
| Mar 5, 4:22 PM CST | HAIL 2 | Orient, IA | TRAINED SPOTTER REPORT OF 2 INCH HAIL IN ORIENT, IA SN#52263. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2:04 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 12:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 142 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 119 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -205 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 883 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 60 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 93 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 96 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KDMX 052136
TORDMX
IAC001-003-173-175-052215-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0003.220305T2136Z-220305T2215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
336 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Union County in south central Iowa...
Adams County in southwestern Iowa...
North central Taylor County in southwestern Iowa...
Southwestern Adair County in southwestern Iowa...
* Until 415 PM CST.
* At 335 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Corning, moving northeast at 45 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...
Corning around 340 PM CST.
Lake Icaria around 350 PM CST.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Green Valley Lake and Greenfield.
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 4094 9493 4098 9493 4135 9445 4111 9424
4086 9484
TIME...MOT...LOC 2135Z 227DEG 39KT 4096 9479
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Donavon3 follow-up statements
778
WWUS53 KDMX 052144
SVSDMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
344 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022
IAC001-003-173-175-052215-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220305T2215Z/
Union IA-Adams IA-Taylor IA-Adair IA-
344 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN UNION...CENTRAL ADAMS...NORTHWESTERN TAYLOR AND SOUTH
CENTRAL ADAIR COUNTIES...
At 344 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Corning, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado near Corning.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Creston and Green Valley Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4099 9486 4135 9445 4111 9424 4090 9476
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 230DEG 33KT 4100 9471
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Donavon444
WWUS53 KDMX 052154
SVSDMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
354 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022
IAC173-052203-
/O.CAN.KDMX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220305T2215Z/
Taylor IA-
354 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN TAYLOR COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning hasmoved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for south central
and southwestern Iowa.
LAT...LON 4106 9474 4135 9445 4111 9424 4095 9469
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 241DEG 43KT 4105 9459
$$
IAC001-003-175-052215-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220305T2215Z/
Union IA-Adams IA-Adair IA-
354 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN UNION...EASTERN ADAMS AND SOUTH CENTRAL ADAIR
COUNTIES...
At 353 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Lake Icaria, or 8
miles northeast of Corning, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Creston, Greenfield, Lake Icaria, Green Valley Lake, Orient,
Prescott, Cromwell, Green Valley Lake State Park, Greenfield
Municipal Airport, Nodaway Park and Lake Icaria State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4106 9474 4135 9445 4111 9424 4095 9469
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 241DEG 43KT 4105 9459
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Donavon891
WWUS53 KDMX 052203
SVSDMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
403 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022
IAC001-003-175-052215-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220305T2215Z/
Union IA-Adams IA-Adair IA-
403 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN UNION...NORTHEASTERN ADAMS AND SOUTH CENTRAL ADAIR
COUNTIES...
At 403 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Green Valley
Lake, or 7 miles northwest of Creston, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball 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.
Locations impacted include...
Creston, Greenfield, Green Valley Lake, Orient, Cromwell, Green
Valley Lake State Park, Greenfield Municipal Airport and Nodaway
Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4114 9463 4135 9445 4111 9424 4102 9453
TIME...MOT...LOC 2203Z 227DEG 39KT 4112 9448
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
DonavonThe office that day
Everything else NWS Des Moines, IA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 3:32 AM CST | Wind Advisory | DMX | Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Audubon, Black Hawk, Boone and 31 more | 23 hr |
| Mar 5, 3:45 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | DMX | Adair, Cass | 45 min |
| Mar 5, 4:36 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | DMX | Adair, Guthrie | 39 min |
| Mar 5, 8:50 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | DMX | Ringgold | 25 min |
| Mar 5, 9:25 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | DMX | Clarke, Decatur, Lucas | 50 min |
| Mar 5, 9:49 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | DMX | Monroe | 26 min |
| Mar 5, 12:51 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | DMX | Adair | 24 min |
| Mar 5, 1:10 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | DMX | Madison, Polk | 35 min |
| Mar 5, 1:37 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | DMX | Jasper | 23 min |
| Mar 5, 1:51 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | DMX | Marshall | 24 min |
| Mar 5, 2:00 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Jasper, Marshall | 25 min |
| Mar 5, 2:08 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | DMX | Black Hawk, Bremer, Grundy | 52 min |
| Mar 5, 2:17 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | DMX | Tama | 28 min |
| Mar 5, 2:35 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | DMX | Black Hawk | 25 min |
| Mar 5, 3:17 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Adams, Taylor, Union | 43 min |
| Mar 5, 3:22 PM CST | Tornado Warning | DMX | Audubon, Cass | 12 min |
| Mar 5, 3:26 PM CST | Tornado Warning | DMX | Adams, Taylor | 49 min |
| Mar 5, 3:33 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Audubon | 27 min |
| Mar 5, 3:48 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Adair, Adams, Cass | 27 min |
| Mar 5, 4:11 PM CST | Tornado Warning | DMX | Adair, Madison, Union | 35 min |
| Mar 5, 4:34 PM CST | Tornado Warning | DMX | Dallas, Madison, Polk, Warren | 41 min |
| Mar 5, 4:53 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Dallas, Madison, Polk | 37 min |
| Mar 5, 4:56 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Wayne | 34 min |
| Mar 5, 5:03 PM CST | Tornado Warning | DMX | Decatur, Lucas, Wayne | 27 min |
| Mar 5, 5:05 PM CST | Tornado Warning | DMX | Jasper, Polk, Warren | 40 min |
| Mar 5, 5:13 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Decatur, Lucas, Wayne | 32 min |
| Mar 5, 5:16 PM CST | Tornado Warning | DMX | Decatur, Wayne | 29 min |
| Mar 5, 5:19 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Grundy, Hardin, Marshall, Story | 41 min |
| Mar 5, 5:23 PM CST | Tornado Warning | DMX | Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Wayne | 37 min |
| Mar 5, 5:35 PM CST | Tornado Warning | DMX | Jasper, Marshall | 40 min |
| Mar 5, 5:36 PM CST | Tornado Warning | DMX | Appanoose, Lucas, Wayne | 24 min |
| Mar 5, 5:52 PM CST | Tornado Warning | DMX | Lucas, Marion, Monroe | 23 min |
| Mar 5, 5:53 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Jasper, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Warren | 41 min |
| Mar 5, 5:53 PM CST | Tornado Warning | DMX | Appanoose, Monroe, Wayne | 37 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.