Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 13 at 8:32PM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 6:32pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
TORDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Hancock County in north central Iowa...
Southern Winnebago County in north central Iowa...
* Until 900 PM CDT.
* At 832 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Crystal Lake, or 10 miles west of Forest City,
moving east at 45 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...
Forest City, Hayfield, and Forest City Municipal Airport around
840 PM CDT.
Miller and Pilot Knob State Park around 845 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Crystal Lake, Woden, Hayfield, Pilot Knob State Park, Forest City
Municipal Airport, and Miller.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 9:00 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 9:00 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Hancock, IA; Winnebago, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov