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IAC039-053-117-185-152245-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0009.260415T2158Z-260415T2245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
458 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Lucas County in south central Iowa...
  Northeastern Decatur County in south central Iowa...
  Northwestern Wayne County in south central Iowa...
  Southeastern Clarke County in south central Iowa...

* Until 545 PM CDT.

* At 457 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Van Wert, or 9 miles north of Leon, moving east at
  45 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...
  Le Roy around 505 PM CDT.
  Humeston and Derby around 515 PM CDT.
  Russell and Red Haw Lake State Park around 535 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Red
Haw Lake State Park, Derby, Millerton, Lucas, Woodburn, Van Wert,
Williamson, Weldon, Humeston, and Le Roy.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 20 and 29.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 4082 9389 4095 9389 4112 9323 4084 9318
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 261DEG 39KT 4088 9379 

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

$$

Donavon

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
508 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

IAC039-053-117-185-152245-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260415T2245Z/
Lucas IA-Decatur IA-Wayne IA-Clarke IA-
508 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR LUCAS...
NORTHEASTERN DECATUR...NORTHWESTERN WAYNE AND SOUTHEASTERN CLARKE
COUNTIES...

At 508 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Le Roy, or 12 miles southeast of Osceola, moving
east at 45 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...
  Humeston and Derby around 515 PM CDT.
  Red Haw Lake State Park around 530 PM CDT.
  Russell around 535 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Williamson, Weldon, Red Haw Lake State Park, Derby, Humeston,
Millerton, Lucas, Le Roy, Chariton Municipal Airport, and Woodburn.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 22 and 29.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 4086 9380 4097 9381 4112 9323 4084 9318
TIME...MOT...LOC 2208Z 261DEG 39KT 4090 9363 

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

$$

Donavon

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WWUS53 KDMX 152217
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
517 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

IAC039-053-117-185-152245-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260415T2245Z/
Lucas IA-Decatur IA-Wayne IA-Clarke IA-
517 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR LUCAS...
NORTHEASTERN DECATUR...NORTHWESTERN WAYNE AND SOUTHEASTERN CLARKE
COUNTIES...

At 516 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Le Roy, or 12 miles southeast of Osceola, moving
east at 25 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...
  Derby around 525 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Williamson, Red Haw Lake State Park, Derby, Lucas, Chariton Municipal
Airport, Woodburn, and Russell.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4089 9366 4100 9368 4112 9323 4084 9318
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 266DEG 23KT 4091 9360 

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

$$

Donavon

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WWUS53 KDMX 152232
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
532 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

IAC039-053-117-185-152241-
/O.CAN.KDMX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260415T2245Z/
Lucas IA-Decatur IA-Wayne IA-Clarke IA-
532 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR LUCAS...NORTHEASTERN DECATUR...
NORTHWESTERN WAYNE AND SOUTHEASTERN CLARKE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning no longer poses 
a tornado threat therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central
Iowa.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
the area.

LAT...LON 4089 9366 4100 9368 4112 9323 4084 9318
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 261DEG 39KT 4094 9338 

$$

Donavon