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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
602 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

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603 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN PAGE COUNTY...

At 602 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from 9 miles south of Emerson to
near Essex to 4 miles southeast of Shenandoah, moving northeast at 35
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.

Locations impacted include...
Essex.

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 4070 9529 4074 9534 4090 9536 4090 9525
      4078 9509
TIME...MOT...LOC 2302Z 224DEG 31KT 4089 9535 4081 9532 4072 9529 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

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