Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 13 at 6:47PM CDT until April 13 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 4:47pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
TORDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Emmet County in northwestern Iowa...
Northeastern Palo Alto County in northwestern Iowa...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 647 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Graettinger, or 7 miles north of Emmetsburg,
moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Ringsted around 715 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Wolden
County Park, Ringsted, and Graettinger.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Emmet, IA; Palo Alto, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov