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Tornado Warning for Adair, Adams, and Union Counties until 5:45pm

Weather

October 9th, 2018 by admin

520 PM CDT TUE OCT 9 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN UNION...NORTHEASTERN ADAMS AND SOUTHEASTERN ADAIR
COUNTIES...

At 520 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Green Valley
Lake, or near Creston, moving north at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado west of Creston.

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
northwestern Union...northeastern Adams and southeastern Adair
Counties, including the following locations... Nodaway Park, Orient,
Cromwell, Green Valley Lake State Park and Creston Municipal Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.