WWUS83 KDVN 191639
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
1139 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

IAZ077-078-087>089-099-191730-
Henry IA-Des Moines IA-Washington IA-Lee IA-Louisa IA-Jefferson IA-
1139 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Henry, northwestern
Des Moines, southern Washington, northwestern Lee, Louisa and
northeastern Jefferson Counties through 1230 PM CDT...

At 1138 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Brighton to near Westwood to near Pilot
Grove. Movement was northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Henry County Fairgrounds, Coppock, Sand Springs, Geode State Park,
Amber, Ainsworth, New London, Morning Sun, Germanville, Big Hollow
Recreation Area, Stephenson Park, Pleasant Grove, Swedesburg,
Washington County Fairgrounds, Wyman, Cotter, Columbus Junction,
Kossuth, Noble, and Wayland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 4149 9150 4147 9151 4142 9148 4142 9137
      4134 9137 4133 9116 4099 9108 4070 9158
      4098 9165 4122 9192
TIME...MOT...LOC 1638Z 226DEG 37KT 4121 9180 4103 9159 4082 9154

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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