Iowa Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 08/11/2026 05:26

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 7:26AM CDT until August 11 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
August 11, 2026 - 5:26am
Expires: 
August 11, 2026 - 6:00am
Description: 
At 726 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over Manchester, moving east at 60 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. These dangerous storms will be near... Manchester, Earlville, Delhi, Delaware, Baileys Ford Park, Turtle Creek Park, and Delaware County Fairgrounds around 730 AM CDT. Dyersville around 735 AM CDT.
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. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Buchanan, IA; Delaware, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov