Fort Dodge, IA

7:52 PM CDT on May 20, 2013 (GMT -0500)
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Lon: 94.2° W
Lat: 42.5° N
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Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers persisted near the low and it\\\\'s associated warm front in portions of the north-central U.S. Continued precipitation in this already saturate region combined with rapid runoff maintained flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northwestern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms developed in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation as a weak upper trough of low pressure dropped southward over the region. To the north, additional showers were possible in the Northeast.
Weather Underground midday recap for Monday, May 20, 2013.

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Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms developed in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation as a weak upper trough of low pressure dropped southward over the region. To the north, additional showers were possible in the Northeast.
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Fort Dodge Weather at a Glance

Updated 7:35 PM CDT
Weather Station
Fort Dodge (KFOD)
Elevation
1155 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
70 °F
Feels Like 70 °F
Wind(mph)
14
Sunrise / Set
5:49 AM
8:37 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Tonight
Chance of a Thunderstorm 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 72 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Mostly Cloudy 52 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
Chance of Rain 64 | 50 °F
Chance of Rain
30% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Clear 73 | 45 °F
Clear
Friday
Clear 77 | 54 °F
Clear
Tomorrow is forecast to be Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.54 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
60%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KFOD 210035Z 19012KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A2954 RMK AO1 LTG DSNT SW
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
70 °F
72,72,73,73,73,73,73,73,73,73,73,72,72
Dew Point
55 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
14 mph from South
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
7.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 52F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 54F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Sunday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 63F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible.
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday
clear Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Fort Dodge IA

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KFOD

Monday, 20
Chance of a Thunderstorm
79 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Tuesday, 21
Chance of a Thunderstorm
72 | 52 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 22
Chance of Rain
64 | 50 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Thursday, 23
Clear
73 | 45 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Clear
77 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Chance of Rain
64 | 54 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Sunday, 26
Chance of a Thunderstorm
63 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Monday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
84 | 63 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 64 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 29
Partly Cloudy
84 | 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 58 75 | 59 74 | 57 60 | 55
Wind 11 mph South 18 mph SSW 16 mph SW 7 mph South
Humidity 82% 56% 58% 80%
Chance of Precip. 80% 10% 30% 40%
Cloud Cover 74% 4% 67% 56%
Conditions Thunderstorm Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:37 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.81], Average RMSE [2.27]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.69], Average RMSE [1.91] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 52F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 54 66 | 54 69 | 52 58 | 49
Wind 6 mph SW 10 mph WSW 10 mph WSW 6 mph West
Humidity 79% 63% 53% 72%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 71% 79% 79%
Conditions Clear Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:38 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.59], Average RMSE [2.65]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.63], Average RMSE [2.43] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 47 60 | 50 59 | 50 55 | 44
Wind 6 mph West 9 mph WNW 10 mph NW 9 mph North
Humidity 82% 67% 70% 65%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 90% 86% 84%
Conditions Overcast Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:39 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.35], Average RMSE [2.51]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.77], Average RMSE [2.93] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 39 62 | 46 68 | 46 53 | 42
Wind 7 mph North 8 mph NNE 7 mph NNE 7 mph ENE
Humidity 65% 53% 45% 67%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 74% 24% 0% 1%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:40 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.11], Average RMSE [3.38]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.66], Average RMSE [3.34] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 39 69 | 43 67 | 49 58 | 51
Wind 5 mph ESE 6 mph SSE 8 mph SSE 7 mph SE
Humidity 77% 40% 50% 76%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 9% 7% 13% 52%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:41 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.99], Average RMSE [3.04]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.18], Average RMSE [3.55] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 54F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 49 61 | 49 57 | 52 57 | 52
Wind 9 mph SE 12 mph SE 12 mph SE 11 mph ESE
Humidity 84% 65% 85% 86%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 20% 30%
Cloud Cover 82% 100% 69% 65%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:41 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.34], Average RMSE [3.45]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.55], Average RMSE [4.81] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 63F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 52 58 | 55 62 | 59 64 | 59
Wind 11 mph ESE 11 mph SE 9 mph ESE 11 mph ESE
Humidity 77% 92% 90% 84%
Chance of Precip. 30% 20% 20% 30%
Cloud Cover 100% 99% 56% 43%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:42 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.73], Average RMSE [4.41]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.25], Average RMSE [5.27] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 59 68 | 64 78 | 69 66 | 65
Wind 10 mph SE 8 mph SSE 9 mph SE 10 mph SSE
Humidity 96% 87% 75% 95%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 89% 75% 32% 76%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:43 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [8.49], Average RMSE [6.14]
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 63 80 | 67 81 | 71 67 | 66
Wind 8 mph SSW 3 mph SE 5 mph SE 4 mph SE
Humidity 96% 61% 71% 96%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 79% 45% 69% 54%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:44 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [8.69], Average RMSE [5.32]
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 64 73 | 67 73 | 71 67 | 67
Wind 3 mph South 5 mph SSE 6 mph SSE 4 mph South
Humidity 100% 80% 91% 100%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 35% 31% 43% 49%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:45 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 65 75 | 67 74 | 69 67 | 67
Wind 4 mph SSW 4 mph SW 3 mph WSW 3 mph West
Humidity 97% 73% 85% 98%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 49% 52% 57% 51%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 64 75 | 66 74 | 69 74 | 67
Wind 3 mph West 2 mph WSW 1 mph SSW 12 mph South
Humidity 97% 74% 87% 77%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 32% % % %
Conditions Fog Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 20, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 75 °F 49 °F
Record 93 °F (1948) 32 °F (1954)
Yesterday 73 °F 59 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 20, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:49 AM CDT 8:37 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:17 AM CDT 9:10 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:35 AM CDT 9:51 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:47 AM CDT 10:39 PM CDT
Moon 3:40 PM CDT (5/20) 2:51 AM CDT (5/20)
Length Of Visible Light 15h 53m
Length of Day
14h 47m
Tomorrow will be 1m 49s longer.
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No new snow has been reported.
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Flight Rule: VFR (KFOD)
Wind Speed: 12.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 190° (South)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KFOD 210035Z 19012KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A2954 RMK AO1 LTG DSNT SW

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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
IADOT Fort Dodge (US 20), Otho, IA 72 °F 77 °F 50 °F 45% South  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 938 ft 7:26 PM CDT MADIS
Badger, Badger, IA 70.3 °F 77 °F 51 °F 51% SSW  at  3.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 1138 ft 7:51 PM CDT Normal  
Dakota City, IA 69.6 °F - 59 °F 70% SSE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1130 ft 7:52 PM CDT Normal  
Pioneer Valley, Humboldt, IA 70.7 °F 73 °F 61 °F 73% South  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 7:49 PM CDT Normal  
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Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 01:27 am CDT on May 20, 2013


... Record daily maximum rainfall set at Mason City IA...

a record rainfall of 1.31 inch(es) was set at Mason City IA
yesterday. This breaks the old record of 1.24 set in 1917.



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Local Storm Report
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05/19/2013 0640 PM

4 miles N of Fort Dodge, Webster County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by Emergency Mngr.





05/19/2013 0640 PM

4 miles N of Fort Dodge, Webster County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by Emergency Mngr.





05/19/2013 0640 PM

4 miles N of Fort Dodge, Webster County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by Emergency Mngr.




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Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:52 PM CDT on May 20, 2013

... Final damage survey results for Dallas... Polk and story counties...

... Three short lived tornadoes embedded within a larger area of
straight line winds occurred from Dallas into far southern story
counties...

The following is a final assessment for the damage that occurred over
Dallas County on may 19 2013.

Tornado one

* estimated start time: 632 PM CDT

* event type: EF0 tornado

* event location: 3 miles southwest of Adel to 1.5 miles southwest
of Adel

* peak wind: 75 mph

* average path width: broad circulation in open fields

* path length: 1.5 miles

* injuries or fatalities: 0

* discussion/damage: although credible spotter reports... Doppler
radar data... photographic evidence and survey results were all
inconclusive by themselves... the overall evidence and number of
reports indicated that a short lived broad weak tornado occurred
in open fields southwest of Adel. The tornado was embedded
within a larger area of 60 to 75 mph straight line winds.

Tornado two

* estimated start time: 645 PM CDT

* event type: EF1 tornado

* event location: 3 miles east southeast of Dallas Center to 4
miles east of Dallas Center

* peak wind: 100 mph

* average path width: 200 yards

* path length: 1.4 miles

* injuries or fatalities: 0

* discussion/damage: the broad circulation embedded within The
Straight line winds mentioned above appeared to
redevelop... strengthen and contract as it moved southeast of
Dallas Center. A narrow band of stronger winds produced a tight
gradient of more intense and significant tree and some
structural wind damage at one residence along 250th St. The
Straight line wind also appeared to diminish as the storm
approached Grimes.

The following is a final assessment for the damage that occurred
over far northern Polk and far southern Story County on may 19
2013.

Tornado three

* estimated start time: 705 PM CDT

* event type: EF1 tornado

* event location: 2.5 miles south southeast of Slater to 2 miles
south southeast of Huxley

* peak wind: 90 mph

* average path width: 250 yards

* path length: intermittent 5 mile track

* injuries or fatalities: 0

* discussion/damage: Doppler radar data showed a very compact
circulation that developed over far northern Polk County and
dissipated rapidly shortly after it crossed the Polk Story
County line. Damage along its track was corroborated by several
eyewitness reports and dash cam video from local law
enforcement. Peak damage included garage and living room roof
removed from a manufactured home.

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For reference... the Enhanced Fujita tornado scale classifies
tornadoes into the following categories:

EF0... wind speeds 65 to 85 mph.
EF1... wind speeds 86 to 110 mph.
EF2... wind speeds 111 to 135 mph.
EF3... wind speeds 136 to 165 mph.
EF4... wind speeds 166 to 200 mph.
EF5... wind speeds greater than 200 mph.


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