Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 3:24PM CDT until April 17 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
TORDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Poweshiek County in central Iowa...
* Until 415 PM CDT.
* At 323 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Grinnell, 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...
Holiday Lake around 340 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Victor, Grinnell Regional Airport, Hartwick, Malcom, and Holiday
Lake.
This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 180 and 204.
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:
Poweshiek, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov