Message #432

[Bowser]

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

FOR STORM FORCE WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES AND FLASH FLOODING

Issued at 11:29 pm CDT Monday, 28 February 2011.

Severe thunderstorms are moving closer to the Mushroom Kingdom.

The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms moving in, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.

Everyone should:
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If the winds get more stronger, take shelter immediately.

Details of severe storm at 11:25 pm CDT:
.Centre located near...... 40.0 S 121.5 E
.Location accuracy........ within 35 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the south southeast at 36 km/h
.Wind gusts... 140 km/h
.Central pressure........ 996 hPa

Next Warning issued within 24 hours.