Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 15 at 5:17PM CDT until April 15 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 516 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Le Roy, or 12 miles southeast of Osceola, moving
east at 25 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...
Derby around 525 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Williamson, Red Haw Lake State Park, Derby, Lucas, Chariton Municipal
Airport, Woodburn, and Russell.
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:
Clarke, IA; Decatur, IA; Lucas, IA; Wayne, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov