Iowa Tornado Warning | Effective 04/23/2026 16:24

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 23 at 6:24PM CDT until April 23 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 4:24pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 624 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes were located along a line extending from 3 miles southwest of Stanton to 7 miles southwest of Villisca to 3 miles northwest of Clarinda, moving northeast at 35 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. Locations impacted include... Villisca.
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: 
Montgomery, IA; Page, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov