WFUS53 KDMX 172016 RRA
TORDMX
IAC171-172045-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0014.260417T2016Z-260417T2045Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
316 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Tama County in central Iowa...

* Until 345 PM CDT.

* At 316 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Toledo Municipal Airport, or 5 miles southeast of
  Toledo, moving northeast at 35 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...
  Chelsea and Vining around 320 PM CDT.
  Elberon around 325 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Chelsea, Elberon, Vining, and Toledo Municipal Airport.

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.

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LAT...LON 4186 9261 4186 9262 4198 9262 4211 9230
      4189 9230
TIME...MOT...LOC 2016Z 243DEG 31KT 4195 9249 

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

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