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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1975
Page
3
Warn of tornado danger as Iowa faces midseason severity from late March through August. Forecasters note peak activity in spring with possible severe storms and tornadic events across counties. Residents urged to monitor alerts and prepare emergency plans.
Meteorologist Warren Caldwell cites tornado seasonality and Iowa’s past tolls, noting 27 twisters in Iowa last year and 32 in 1973 with two deaths in the state. He explains funnel power, speed, and the Texas to Iowa tornado alley, plus forecasting limits and typical warm humid weather conditions.
A Drake student reports on how the national forecast center in Kansas City tracks tornado potential across the U S, Iowa's mobile homes vulnerability, and proposed tiedown requirements to reduce destruction. Experts urge shelter during severe storms as some parks lack storm shelters.
May Van Berkum sustained a broken arm last week after tripping while crossing a downtown street near a grocery. Witnesses said she moved to avoid a reversing car, fell in the street, and was taken to the local hospital around noon Thursday for treatment.
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