Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 3:19PM CDT until April 17 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:19pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 319 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Marysville, or 11 miles southeast of Knoxville,
moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
Bussey around 325 PM CDT.
Leighton around 330 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Marysville, Beacon, Bussey, Leighton, Hamilton, and Harvey.
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:
Mahaska, IA; Marion, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov