Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 2:48PM CDT until April 17 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 12:48pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 247 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Janesville, or 5 miles southwest of Waverly, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. A funnel cloud was reported near
Parkersburg around 237 pm.
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...
Waverly and Janesville around 250 PM CDT.
Denver around 255 PM CDT.
Readlyn around 305 PM CDT.
Tripoli around 310 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Janesville, Frederika, Waverly Municipal Airport, and Readlyn.
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:
Black Hawk, IA; Bremer, IA; Butler, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov