A tornado warning issued for far northern Polk County, eastern Story County and portions of two other central Iowa counties for July 22 was canceled shortly after it was issued.
A severe thunderstorm near Maxwell at 4:11 p.m. could have produced a tornado. The storm was moving northeast at 15 mph. However, it weakened below severe limits and is no longer capable of producing a tornado, according to the National Weather Service’s weather statement.
Where was the tornado warning issued in Iowa?
The weather statement concluding the tornado warning was issued at 4:29 p.m., nearly 20 minutes after the initial warning.
The following counties were under a tornado warning:
Other impacted areas included Maxwell, Collins, Rhodes and Colo, Iowa.
What is a tornado warning?
During a tornado warning, take action immediately. It means danger is imminent to life and property. Move to interior rooms on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows in case of flying debris.
What does the Iowa weather radar show?
Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at kkealey@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: NWS cancels tornado warning for northeastern Polk County, southeastern Story County
Reporting by Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register / Des Moines Register
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