Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 5:16PM CDT until April 17 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 515 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Cotter, or near Columbus Junction, 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.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Henry, southeastern Washington and northeastern
Jefferson Counties, including the following locations... Haskins,
Noble, Washington Airport, Swedesburg, Marr Park, Trenton, Merrimac,
and Germanville.
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 cluster 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:
Henry, IA; Jefferson, IA; Washington, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov