Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 2:38PM CDT until April 17 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 12:38pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
TORDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Black Hawk County in northeastern Iowa...
Central Bremer County in northeastern Iowa...
Southeastern Butler County in north central Iowa...
* Until 330 PM CDT.
* At 238 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles northwest of New Hartford, or 10 miles
southeast of Allison, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
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...
Shell Rock around 245 PM CDT.
Waverly and Waverly Municipal Airport around 250 PM CDT.
Tripoli around 315 PM CDT.
Frederika around 320 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Janesville, Frederika, Waverly Municipal Airport, and Readlyn.
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 3:30 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 3:30 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:
Black Hawk, IA; Bremer, IA; Butler, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov