This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. This storm may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
At 404 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Primrose, or 15
miles west of Fort Madison, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Donnellson, Bonaparte, Franklin, Croton, Farmington, Houghton, Mt
Hamill, Anson, Lee County Fairgrounds, Shimek State Forest, Battle of
Athens Campground, Indian Lake Park, Primrose, and Wilson Lake.