Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 2 at 3:03PM CDT until April 2 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 1:03pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
TORDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Wapello County in southeastern Iowa...
* Until 400 PM CDT.
* At 303 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of Blakesburg, or 7 miles southwest of
Ottumwa, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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 310 PM CDT.
Agency around 315 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Agency.
Instruction:
This Tornado Warning replaces the Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued
for the same area.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 4:00 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 4:00 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Wapello, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: