Iowa Tornado Warning | Effective 04/14/2026 16:15

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 14 at 6:15PM CDT until April 14 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 14, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires: 
April 14, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 615 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Central Park, or near Anamosa, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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... Wyoming, Onslow, Center Junction, Central Park, Hale, and Scotch Grove around 620 PM CDT. Canton around 625 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. If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather.
Area Description: 
Jones, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov