Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 13 at 6:50PM CDT until April 13 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 4:50pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
TORDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Emmet County in northwestern Iowa...
Northwestern Kossuth County in north central Iowa...
* Until 715 PM CDT.
* At 650 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Iowa Lake, or 10 miles south of Fairmont, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Emmet and northwestern Kossuth Counties.
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:
Emmet, IA; Kossuth, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: