WFUS53 KDMX 240125
TORDMX
IAC099-153-240215-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0027.260424T0125Z-260424T0215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
825 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Polk County in central Iowa...
  Western Jasper County in central Iowa...

* Until 915 PM CDT.

* At 825 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Mitchellville,
  or 5 miles southeast of Altoona, moving east at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

  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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Mitchellville around 830 PM CDT.
  Colfax and Prairie City around 835 PM CDT.
  Prairie City Krohn Airport around 840 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Prairie City Krohn Airport.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 147 and 162.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 4152 9336 4164 9345 4180 9321 4156 9303
TIME...MOT...LOC 0125Z 251DEG 20KT 4161 9338

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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