Iowa Tornado Warning | Effective 04/14/2026 15:57

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 14 at 5:57PM CDT until April 14 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 14, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires: 
April 14, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 557 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Earlville, or 10 miles east of Manchester, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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... Dyersville around 605 PM CDT.
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. This storm has a history of producing tornadoes. Seek shelter now! Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description: 
Delaware, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov