Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 4:24PM CDT until April 17 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 2:24pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 424 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from Robinson to Central City to near Marion Airport,
moving northeast at 30 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...
Ryan, Prairieburg, Waubeek, and Howard H Cherry Scout Reservation
around 430 PM CDT.
Buck Creek around 435 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include Baileys
Ford Park, Turtle Creek Park, Hopkinton, Delhi and Delaware.
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.
This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Area Description:
Delaware, IA; Jones, IA; Linn, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov