Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 3:57PM CDT until April 17 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:57pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 357 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from Mount Auburn to Hoefle-Dulin Park to Van Horne,
moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Vinton, Urbana, Shellsburg, Cheney, Benton City Park, Hoefle-Dulin
Park, Wildcat Bluff Park, and Minne Estema Park around 400 PM CDT.
Center Point, Palo, Spencers Grove, and Pleasant Creek State
Recreation Area around 405 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include Walker,
Toddville, Lafayette, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Robins, Alburnett, Troy
Mills and Marion.
This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 25 and 48.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Benton, IA; Linn, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov