Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 19 at 3:02PM CDT until August 19 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 1:02pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 301 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Morning Sun, or 7 miles southwest of Wapello, moving
southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...TORNADO.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.
IMPACT...Expect damage to mobile homes, roofs, and vehicles.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Morning Sun and Garland around 305 PM 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.
Area Description:
Des Moines, IA; Louisa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov