Iowa Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/02/2026 12:08

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 2 at 2:08PM CDT until July 2 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 208 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Stanley, or northeast of Oelwein, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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... Arlington around 215 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include County Road W 33 And 187, County Road W 45 And 187, County Roads 3 And W 45, and County Roads 3 And W 33.
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: 
Fayette, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI