Tornado earlier near Salem, IA, second video of the tornado as it entered New London, IA doing damage to a farmsted. Multiple circulations in the New London tornado. #iawx#tornado#wxtwitter@NWSQuadCities
The most insane #tornado intercept ever with Dominator spinning 360 degrees! Full surface wind and pressure data set collected with parachute probe riding the tornado! WATCH: https://t.co/1FRbbSav1S
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Our first survey team is back at the office. This team surveyed Polk and Story Counties, findings an EF-2 tornado tracking from Johnston to south of Zearing.
Stay tuned later this afternoon/evening for information on other tornadoes as our teams get back. #iawx
UPDATE: The Storm Prediction Center has issued a moderate risk for Tuesday afternoon east of I-35 to primarily south of I-80. This is due to a high damaging wind threat with gusts over 75-mph, but tornadoes (some strong) are also possible within this area too. #iawx