Iowa Tornado Warning | Effective 04/23/2026 19:14

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 23 at 9:14PM CDT until April 23 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 7:14pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
At 913 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Millerton, or 6 miles north of Corydon, 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 south central Lucas and north central Wayne Counties, including the following locations... Allerton.
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: 
Lucas, IA; Wayne, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov