Look out IA, MN, WI, MO, and later UP of MI. Tornado near S. Des Moines

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[rsdsharp]

1. Currently sitting in the basement, although the worst has passed Urbandale,

a suburb west of Des Moines. We lost power 15 minutes ago, but at least the wind is no longer howling at 60 mph.

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2. Glad you're safe!

Some of those storms look bad. Iowa is getting pounded.

[Mr.Bill]

3. Wow, the red spot on the map

looks like a MAGA hat.

[Ahpook]

4. They're talking about 200+ MPH winds in parts of Iowa

These storms are getting insane.

The so called "Tornado Alley" has expanded as well in resent years if not mistaken?

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5. Iowa certainly has had more than its share of violent weather the last few years.

[BigmanPigman]

6. There were many vortexes in that giant tornado

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I saw this video just now and you can actually see about 8 mini/smaller vortexes inside the big one. This is a rarity.