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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

8/20/2019 Iowa Tornado Warning 1


Update: the National Weather Service canceled this particular alert.

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
311 AM CDT Tue Aug 20 2019

IAC165-200830-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-190820T0830Z/
Shelby IA-
311 AM CDT Tue Aug 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTY...

At 310 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southeast of Irwin, or 8 miles west of Audubon,
moving east at 25 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Shelby County.

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 4169 9520 4178 9523 4186 9510 4181 9509
4170 9509 4169 9510
TIME...MOT...LOC 0810Z 274DEG 23KT 4173 9509

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

KG

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