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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1116 PM CDT Thu Apr 17 2025

IAC099-125-153-181-180430-
/O.CON.KDMX.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250418T0430Z/
Polk IA-Marion IA-Jasper IA-Warren IA-
1116 PM CDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN POLK...NORTHERN MARION...SOUTHERN JASPER AND
NORTHEASTERN WARREN COUNTIES...

At 1115 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Hartford, or 9
miles southeast of Pleasant Hill, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Kellogg, Monroe, Reasnor, Lambs Grove, Carlisle, Newton, Pleasant
Hill, Prairie City Krohn Airport, Swan, Prairie City, Hartford,
Runnells, Newton Municipal Airport, Iowa Speedway, Colfax, Rock Creek
Lake, and Rock Creek State Park.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 159 and 175.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for south
central Iowa.

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.

&&

LAT...LON 4142 9348 4159 9352 4178 9286 4149 9287
TIME...MOT...LOC 0415Z 256DEG 40KT 4147 9339 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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