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🌪 Tornado Warning Update for Floyd County, IA - Take Cover Now!
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Iowa. The National Weather Service in La Crosse, Wisconsin, has issued an urgent Tornado Warning for southeastern Floyd County in north central Iowa, effective until 1:45 PM CDT today, May 9th. A confirmed tornado was reported near Charles City at approximately 1:10 PM CDT, traveling southeast at 15 mph. Residents in the warning area should seek immediate shelter as this tornado poses a serious threat, capable of causing substantial damage, including the destruction of mobile homes, and tearing apart roofs and windows. There is a considerable risk for anyone caught outdoors without shelter due to the potential for flying debris. Law enforcement has confirmed the tornado, stressing the importance of this alert. The latest information can be followed on the full National Weather Service alert.
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