Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 23 at 8:26PM CDT until April 23 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 6:26pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 826 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Kellerton, or 9 miles east of Mount Ayr, moving
northeast at 40 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Kellerton around 830 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Kellerton, Grand River, Davis City, Lamoni Municipal Airport, and
Beaconsfield.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 4 and 11.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Decatur, IA; Ringgold, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov