Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 23 at 7:38PM CDT until April 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 738 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Huxley, or 7
miles south of Ames, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.
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 tornado will be near...
Ames, Nevada, and Cambridge around 745 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Maxwell, Kelley, Cambridge, Ames Municipal Airport, Sheldahl, and
Alleman.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 98 and 118.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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!
Area Description:
Boone, IA; Polk, IA; Story, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: