Headline:
Tornado Warning issued October 30 at 8:09PM CDT until October 30 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 30, 2024 - 6:09pm
Expires:
October 30, 2024 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 807 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and straight line wind damage was located over Oskaloosa,
moving northeast at 55 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, New Sharon, Eddyville, Beacon, University Park, Barnes
City, Rose Hill, Leighton, Keomah Village, Lake Keomah State Park,
and Oskaloosa 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.
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
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; Wapello, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA