Tornado Warning continues until 6:30-p.m. for eastern Adair County
Weather
October 9th, 2018 by Ric Hanson
Adair IA-
550 PM CDT TUE OCT 9 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
ADAIR COUNTY...
At 549 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles east of
Greenfield, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado just north of Zion or
east northeast of Orient.
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 tornado will be near...
Stuart around 620 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Greenfield Municipal Airport and Orient.
This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 81 and 97.
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.