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WFUS53 KDMX 282243
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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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