Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 2 at 4:17PM CDT until April 2 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 416 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Kalona, or 12
miles north of Washington, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 415 PM CDT, multiple
reports from trained spotters of a tornado south of Kalona.
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 tornado will be near...
Iowa City, Riverside, Hills, River Junction, Sharon Center, Hills
Access, and Johnson County Fairgrounds around 420 PM CDT.
Lone Tree around 425 PM CDT.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
Area Description:
Johnson, IA; Washington, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov