Headline:
Tornado Warning issued October 30 at 7:55PM CDT until October 30 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 30, 2024 - 5:55pm
Expires:
October 30, 2024 - 6:30pm
Description:
TORDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
South central Poweshiek County in central Iowa...
Southeastern Marion County in south central Iowa...
Northwestern Wapello County in southeastern Iowa...
Mahaska County in south central Iowa...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 755 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
Bussey, or 11 miles southwest of Oskaloosa, moving northeast at 50
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.
* Locations impacted include...
Oskaloosa, Montezuma, New Sharon, Eddyville, Beacon, University
Park, Bussey, Barnes City, Rose Hill, Leighton, Hamilton, Keomah
Village, Lake Keomah State Park, and Oskaloosa Municipal Airport.
Instruction:
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Area Description:
Mahaska, IA; Marion, IA; Poweshiek, IA; Wapello, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA