Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 14 at 4:57PM CDT until April 14 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 456 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Wapsipinicon Golf Course, or near Independence,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.
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...
Independence, Winthrop, Wapsipinicon Golf Course, and Buchanan
County Fairgrounds around 500 PM CDT.
Quasqueton around 505 PM CDT.
Winthrop Golf Course around 510 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lamont.
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:
Buchanan, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: