Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 23 at 6:54PM CDT until April 23 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 4:54pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 653 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Gravity, or 8 miles north of Bedford, 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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Sharpsburg around 700 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include New
Market, Sharpsburg, and Gravity.
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:
Adams, IA; Taylor, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov