Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 8 at 8:54PM CDT until September 8 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 8, 2026 - 6:54pm
Expires:
September 8, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 854 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, or near Cedar
Rapids, moving northeast at 45 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...
Cedar Rapids, Marion, Bertram, Marion Airport, and Wanatee Park
around 900 PM CDT.
Springville and Paralta around 905 PM CDT.
This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 10 and 23.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Area Description:
Johnson, IA; Linn, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov