Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 3:16PM CDT until April 17 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:16pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
TORDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Tama County in central Iowa...
* Until 345 PM CDT.
* At 316 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Toledo Municipal Airport, or 5 miles southeast of
Toledo, moving northeast at 35 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...
Chelsea and Vining around 320 PM CDT.
Elberon around 325 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Chelsea, Elberon, Vining, and Toledo Municipal Airport.
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 3:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 3:45 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:
Tama, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov