Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 2 at 4:47PM CDT until April 2 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 2:47pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 445 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Springdale, or
near West Branch, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 445 pm, trained
weather spotters reported a tornado approximately 4 miles
northwest of West Liberty.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Tipton, Wilton, Atalissa, Rochester, Cedar Valley, Moscow, Cedar
Valley Park, Tipton Matthews Airport and Durant.
This includes Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 254 and 275.
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.
This storm has a history of producing tornadoes. Seek shelter now!
Area Description:
Cedar, IA; Muscatine, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov