WFUS53 KDMX 240149
TORDMX
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
849 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Lucas County in south central Iowa...
  Eastern Decatur County in south central Iowa...
  Northwestern Wayne County in south central Iowa...

* Until 930 PM CDT.

* At 848 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Leon, 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Humeston, Garden Grove, and Le Roy around 855 PM CDT.
  Derby around 905 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Garden
Grove, Derby, Humeston, Allerton, and Le Roy.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4064 9372 4077 9382 4096 9340 4074 9323
TIME...MOT...LOC 0148Z 234DEG 44KT 4077 9369

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

$$

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