Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 4:17PM CDT until April 17 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
TORDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
North central Davis County in southeastern Iowa...
Eastern Wapello County in southeastern Iowa...
* Until 445 PM CDT.
* At 417 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles west of Floris, or 9 miles south of Ottumwa,
moving northeast at 35 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Ottumwa around 420 PM CDT.
Agency around 430 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Agency.
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:
Davis, IA; Wapello, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: