Tornado Warning 10/30/2024 13:54 for Iowa areas

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued October 30 at 3:54PM CDT until October 30 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 30, 2024 - 1:54pm
Expires: 
October 30, 2024 - 2:30pm
Description: 
TORDMX The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Tornado Warning for... North central Lucas County in south central Iowa... Southern Marion County in south central Iowa... Southeastern Warren County in south central Iowa... * Until 430 PM CDT. * At 353 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Lacona, or 9 miles north of Chariton, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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... Melcher-Dallas around 400 PM CDT. Knoxville and Knoxville Municipal Airport around 410 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lacona and Knoxville Municipal Airport.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Lucas, IA; Marion, IA; Warren, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Des Moines IA