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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
316 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

IAC179-022100-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260402T2100Z/
Wapello IA-
316 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN WAPELLO COUNTY...

At 316 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Ottumwa, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

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...
  Ottumwa and Agency around 320 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Agency.

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 4096 9239 4106 9248 4116 9238 4116 9218
      4104 9219
TIME...MOT...LOC 2016Z 227DEG 35KT 4102 9239 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

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