Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 23 at 8:39PM CDT until April 23 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 6:39pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
TORDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Lucas County in south central Iowa...
Northern Decatur County in south central Iowa...
Northwestern Wayne County in south central Iowa...
Eastern Clarke County in south central Iowa...
* Until 930 PM CDT.
* At 839 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Van Wert, or 7 miles northwest of Leon, moving
northeast at 35 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...
Van Wert and Weldon around 845 PM CDT.
Le Roy around 855 PM CDT.
Derby around 910 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Grand
River, Le Roy, Weldon, Derby, Woodburn, and Van Wert.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 16 and 33.
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:
Clarke, IA; Decatur, IA; Lucas, IA; Wayne, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov