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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
459 PM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024

IAC123-157-022230-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0080.000000T0000Z-240702T2230Z/
Poweshiek IA-Mahaska IA-
459 PM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN POWESHIEK AND NORTHEASTERN MAHASKA COUNTIES...

At 459 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Deep River, or 11 miles east of Montezuma, moving east 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Poweshiek and northeastern Mahaska Counties, including
the following locations... Barnes City and Deep River.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4151 9230 4151 9241 4146 9241 4148 9250
      4162 9251 4161 9230
TIME...MOT...LOC 2159Z 257DEG 33KT 4155 9231

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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