Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 28 at 5:43PM CDT until April 28 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2025 - 3:43pm
Expires:
April 28, 2025 - 4:30pm
Description:
TORDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Emmet County in northwestern Iowa...
Northern Palo Alto County in northwestern Iowa...
* Until 630 PM CDT.
* At 542 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Graettinger, or 10 miles northwest of Emmetsburg,
moving northeast at 30 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...
Ingham Lake, Armstrong, Wolden County Park, Ringsted, High Lake,
Graettinger, Swan Lake, and Iowa Lake.
Instruction:
This Tornado Warning replaces the Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued
for the same area.
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.
Area Description:
Emmet, IA; Palo Alto, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA