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

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

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

At 324 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles north of Agency, or 7 miles northeast of Ottumwa,
moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Wapello County.

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 4107 9234 4111 9236 4116 9236 4116 9218
      4104 9219 4104 9228
TIME...MOT...LOC 2024Z 227DEG 35KT 4108 9231 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

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