Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 20 at 4:34PM CDT until July 20 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 2:34pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
TORDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Western Hardin County in central Iowa...
Central Hamilton County in central Iowa...
* Until 515 PM CDT.
* At 433 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Webster City,
moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Law enforcement receiving multiple reports of a tornado
on the ground near Webster City.
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.
* The tornado will be near...
Kamrar around 440 PM CDT.
Jewell Junction around 450 PM CDT.
Ellsworth around 455 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Ellsworth, Kamrar, Randall, and Webster City Municipal Airport.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 129 and 141.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 5:15 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 5:15 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:
Hamilton, IA; Hardin, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: