Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 30 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 30, 2024 - 5:15pm
Expires:
October 30, 2024 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 715 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 11 miles northwest of Chariton to 8 miles north
of Corydon to 5 miles north of Mercer. Movement was east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Centerville, Chariton, Albia, Corydon, Melcher-Dallas, Eddyville,
Lake Sundown, Rathbun Lake, Seymour, Moravia, Moulton, Russell,
Lovilia, Allerton, Mystic, Bussey, Lacona, Cincinnati, Lineville, and
Lucas.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Warren; Marion; Lucas; Monroe; Decatur; Wayne; Appanoose
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA