Iowa Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/01/2026 18:05

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 1 at 8:05PM CDT until July 1 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 6:05pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
TORFSD The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Eastern Woodbury County in west central Iowa... Northwestern Ida County in west central Iowa... * Until 845 PM CDT. * At 804 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Smithland, or 20 miles west of Ida Grove, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Emergency management 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. * The tornado will be near... Anthon around 810 PM CDT. Correctionville around 815 PM CDT. Cushing around 820 PM CDT.
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. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls.
Area Description: 
Ida, IA; Woodbury, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD