Severe Thunderstorm Warning Iowa | Effective 04/02/2026 14:46

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 2 at 4:46PM CDT until April 2 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 2, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires: 
April 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 445 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Marr Park, or near Washington, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Columbus Junction, Ainsworth, Crawfordsville, Cotter, Haskins, Gladwin, Marr Park, Columbus City, Fredonia and Louisa County Fairgrounds.
Instruction: 
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for southeastern and east central Iowa. A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small interior room. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in the Quad Cities.
Area Description: 
Louisa, IA; Washington, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov