Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 14 at 6:47PM CDT until April 14 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 4:47pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 646 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 2 miles southwest of Columbus Junction, moving east at
40 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...
Columbus Junction, Grandview, Columbus City, Letts, Fredonia,
Cairo, and Louisa County Fairgrounds around 650 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Wapello, Sand Springs and Flaming Prairie Park.
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:
Louisa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov