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Tornado season ready to strike Iowa says civil defense chief
Linn county civil defense director Bill Bjorenson warns tornado season is imminent with funnel clouds possible from mid May to mid June. He describes tornado formation, safe shelter in basements, mobile home anchoring, and the role of observers and reporting channels. He notes 83 percent of funnels come from the southwest and says shopping centers pose high hazards. He expects a notably active year despite recent calm.
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