Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 13 at 5:46AM CDT until August 13 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 13, 2026 - 3:46am
Expires:
August 13, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
TORDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Greene County in west central Iowa...
* Until 615 AM CDT.
* At 546 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Scranton, or 10 miles west of Jefferson, 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...
Scranton and Ralston around 550 AM CDT.
Churdan around 600 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Dana,
Churdan, Grand Junction, Paton, Scranton, Jefferson Municipal
Airport, Rippey, and Ralston.
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 6:15 AM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 6:15 AM 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:
Greene, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov