Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 7 at 3:59PM CDT until August 7 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
TORDVN
The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Buchanan County in northeastern Iowa...
* Until 430 PM CDT.
* At 359 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Readlyn, or 13
miles west of Oelwein, moving southeast at 40 mph. There have been
multiple reports of brief tornadoes in southern Bremer County and
northern Black Hawk County.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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.
* The tornado will be near...
Fairbank and Littleton around 405 PM CDT.
Hazleton, Otterville, Fontana County Park, and Fontana Park around
410 PM CDT.
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.
Area Description:
Buchanan, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov