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2026-04-17 15:31:29
WUUS53 KEAX 171931
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
605
WUUS53 KEAX 171931
SVREAX
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
231 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Eastern Daviess County in north central Missouri...
Southwestern Grundy County in north central Missouri...
Northwestern Caldwell County in north central Missouri...
* Until 315 PM CDT.
* At 230 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Kingston, or
near Hamilton, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Hamilton, Gallatin, Jamesport, and Kingston.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for north central
Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 4003 9365 3996 9373 3996 9376 3992 9376
3960 9409 3962 9412 4010 9390
TIME...MOT...LOC 1930Z 218DEG 45KT 3966 9400
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
2026-04-17 15:30:19
WUUS53 KTOP 171930
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
580
WUUS53 KTOP 171930
SVRTOP
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
230 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Morris County in east central Kansas...
Lyon County in east central Kansas...
* Until 315 PM CDT.
* At 229 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest
of Americus, moving northeast at 75 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Emporia, Council Grove, Americus, Reading, Allen, Admire, Bushong,
and Dunlap.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 35 between mile markers 128 and 134.
Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 121 and 154.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for east central
Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3852 9635 3852 9659 3874 9648 3874 9595
3847 9595 3831 9636
TIME...MOT...LOC 1929Z 224DEG 65KT 3844 9638
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
2026-04-17 15:29:34
WUUS53 KDMX 171929
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
044
WUUS53 KDMX 171929
SVRDMX
IAC099-127-157-169-171-172015-
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
229 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Poweshiek County in central Iowa...
Southeastern Story County in central Iowa...
Marshall County in central Iowa...
Western Tama County in central Iowa...
Northern Jasper County in central Iowa...
* Until 315 PM CDT.
* At 229 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Melbourne, or
10 miles southwest of Marshalltown, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Marshalltown, Toledo, Tama, State Center, Baxter, Meskwaki Casino,
Gladbrook, Le Grand, Melbourne, Garwin, Gilman, Albion, Collins,
Rhodes, Mingo, Montour, Laurel, Haverhill, Ferguson, and Green
Mountain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central Iowa.
&&
LAT...LON 4174 9334 4186 9335 4186 9336 4199 9330
4227 9255 4185 9243
TIME...MOT...LOC 1929Z 248DEG 39KT 4196 9308
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
2026-04-17 15:27:48
WUUS53 KEAX 171927 RRA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
392
WUUS53 KEAX 171927 RRA
SVREAX
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
227 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Doniphan County in northeastern Kansas...
Eastern Atchison County in northeastern Kansas...
Buchanan County in northwestern Missouri...
Northern Platte County in west central Missouri...
* Until 315 PM CDT.
* At 227 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lewis and
Clark Village, or 7 miles southeast of Atchison, moving northeast
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
St. Joseph, Atchison, Gower, Wathena, Elwood, Agency, Dearborn,
Rushville, Lewis and Clark Village, Easton, De Kalb, Iatan, St.
Joseph Airport, Faucett, Bean Lake, and Potter.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 29 between mile markers 28 and 51.
Interstate 229 between mile markers 0 and 9.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for northeastern
Kansas...and northwestern and west central Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3982 9490 3982 9460 3952 9460 3942 9510
3942 9514 3950 9521
TIME...MOT...LOC 1927Z 234DEG 36KT 3947 9507
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
2026-04-17 15:27:28
WUUS53 KEAX 171927
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
388
WUUS53 KEAX 171927
SVREAX
MOC025-033-061-079-117-177-172015-
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
227 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Daviess County in north central Missouri...
Southwestern Grundy County in north central Missouri...
Northeastern Ray County in west central Missouri...
Northwestern Carroll County in north central Missouri...
Caldwell County in north central Missouri...
Livingston County in north central Missouri...
* Until 315 PM CDT.
* At 227 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Cowgill, or
12 miles south of Hamilton, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Chillicothe, Braymer, Polo, Breckenridge, Kingston, Utica, Cowgill,
Ludlow, Mooresville, Lock Springs, Elmira, Spring Hill, Avalon,
Knoxville, and Dawn.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for north central
and west central Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3942 9406 3954 9418 4002 9367 3966 9333
TIME...MOT...LOC 1927Z 229DEG 40KT 3956 9397
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
2026-04-17 15:25:27
WUUS53 KDMX 171925
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
335
WUUS53 KDMX 171925
SVRDMX
IAC099-123-125-157-172015-
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
225 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Poweshiek County in central Iowa...
Eastern Marion County in south central Iowa...
Northwestern Mahaska County in south central Iowa...
Southeastern Jasper County in central Iowa...
* Until 315 PM CDT.
* At 225 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lake Red
Rock, or 5 miles northeast of Knoxville, moving northeast at 35
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Pella, Knoxville, New Sharon, Knoxville Raceway, Lake Red Rock,
Sully, Lynnville, Harvey, Searsboro, Pella Municipal Airport,
Knoxville Municipal Airport, and Elk Rock State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central and
south central Iowa.
&&
LAT...LON 4123 9305 4132 9318 4167 9284 4148 9256
TIME...MOT...LOC 1925Z 219DEG 30KT 4136 9302
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
2026-04-17 15:23:52
WGUS53 KDVN 171923
Flash Flood Warning
285
WGUS53 KDVN 171923
FFWDVN
IAC061-097-ILC085-180130-
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Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
223 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
North Central Jackson County in east central Iowa...
Southeastern Dubuque County in northeastern Iowa...
Northwestern Jo Daviess County in northwestern Illinois...
* Until 830 PM CDT Friday.
* At 223 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Dubuque, Galena, Asbury, Epworth, East Dubuque, Peosta, Elizabeth,
Scales Mound, La Motte, Menominee, Council Hill, St. Donatus,
Centralia, Bernard, Zwingle, Schapville, Guilford, Rice, Graf and
Massey.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 4251 9019 4229 9018 4230 9093 4251 9093
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
2026-04-17 15:22:42
WUUS53 KICT 171922
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
030
WUUS53 KICT 171922
SVRICT
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
222 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Sedgwick County in south central Kansas...
Northwestern Sumner County in south central Kansas...
* Until 300 PM CDT.
* At 222 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over West Wichita,
or near Downtown Wichita, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Wichita, Haysville, Bel Aire, Goddard, Clearwater, Conway Springs,
Downtown Wichita, Eastborough, Argonia, Viola, East Wichita,
Eisenhower National Airport, Northeast Wichita, Mcconnell Air Force
Base, South Wichita, Oaklawn, Lake Afton, and Jabara Airport.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 0 and 9.
Interstate 35 between Mile Markers 39 and 54.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central
Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3717 9780 3747 9781 3770 9762 3763 9750
3782 9715 3769 9715
TIME...MOT...LOC 1922Z 244DEG 38KT 3770 9742
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
2026-04-17 15:18:21
WUUS53 KICT 171918
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
240
WUUS53 KICT 171918
SVRICT
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
218 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Chase County in east central Kansas...
Northeastern Butler County in south central Kansas...
* Until 300 PM CDT.
* At 217 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cottonwood
Falls, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Cassoday, Bazaar, Elmdale, Matfield
Green, Cedar Point, Saffordville, Wonsevu, Tallgrass Prairie, and
Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.
This includes Interstate 35 between Mile Markers 87 and 115.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central,
central, southeastern and east central Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3852 9636 3816 9636 3792 9684 3837 9682
TIME...MOT...LOC 1917Z 246DEG 49KT 3831 9662
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
2026-04-17 15:15:40
WFUS53 KARX 171915
Tornado Warning
175
WFUS53 KARX 171915
TORARX
IAC037-067-089-131-172000-
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Tornado Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
215 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Mitchell County in north central Iowa...
Central Howard County in northeastern Iowa...
Northeastern Floyd County in north central Iowa...
Northwestern Chickasaw County in northeastern Iowa...
* Until 300 PM CDT.
* At 215 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Osage, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
Riceville around 230 PM CDT.
Lime Springs around 250 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lylahs
Marsh County Park, Saratoga, County B 17 And Bell Avenue, Maple Leaf,
Idlewilde State Park, Bonair, and Howardville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4314 9282 4331 9279 4350 9220 4324 9219
TIME...MOT...LOC 1915Z 244DEG 38KT 4324 9274
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
2026-04-17 15:14:40
WFUS53 KDVN 171914
Tornado Warning
188
WFUS53 KDVN 171914
TORDVN
IAC097-172015-
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Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
214 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Jackson County in east central Iowa...
* Until 315 PM CDT.
* At 214 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line extending from Garry Owen to Baldwin,
moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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.
* These dangerous storms will be near...
Maquoketa, La Motte, Zwingle, Fulton, Hurstville, Buckhorn, Otter
Creek, Maquoketa Caves State Park, and Ironhills around 220 PM
CDT.
Andrew and Cottonville around 225 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include
Bellevue, Springbrook, Smiths, Spruce Creek Park, Bellevue State
Park, Green Island and Reeceville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4233 9042 4228 9043 4223 9040 4221 9036
4216 9022 4213 9020 4212 9016 4205 9088
4228 9089 4230 9080 4230 9067 4232 9067
4236 9045
TIME...MOT...LOC 1914Z 256DEG 39KT 4227 9082 4208 9083
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
2026-04-17 15:14:05
WUUS53 KTOP 171913
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
178
WUUS53 KTOP 171913
SVRTOP
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
213 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Jefferson County in northeastern Kansas...
Southeastern Jackson County in northeastern Kansas...
* Until 245 PM CDT.
* At 213 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Hoyt, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Valley Falls, Hoyt, and Nortonville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for northeastern
Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3922 9559 3925 9572 3942 9557 3942 9530
3938 9524
TIME...MOT...LOC 1913Z 222DEG 25KT 3926 9564
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
2026-04-17 15:12:15
WUUS53 KICT 171912
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
796
WUUS53 KICT 171912
SVRICT
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
212 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Harper County in south central Kansas...
* Until 300 PM CDT.
* At 211 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Anthony,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Anthony, Harper, Danville, and Freeport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central
Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3723 9824 3739 9781 3738 9780 3710 9780
3704 9824
TIME...MOT...LOC 1911Z 242DEG 32KT 3716 9811
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
2026-04-17 15:11:45
WFUS53 KDVN 171911
Tornado Warning
768
WFUS53 KDVN 171911
TORDVN
ILC085-IAC061-097-172000-
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Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
211 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Jo Daviess County in northwestern Illinois...
North central Jackson County in east central Iowa...
East central Dubuque County in northeastern Iowa...
* Until 300 PM CDT.
* At 211 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near La Motte, or 10 miles southwest of Galena, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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...
Galena, Menominee, St. Donatus, Rice, Massey, Smiths, Aiken, and
Spruce Creek Park around 215 PM CDT.
Blanding Landing around 220 PM CDT.
Rodden and Galena Territory around 225 PM CDT.
Guilford and North Hanover around 230 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Elizabeth, Elizabeth Fairgrounds, Schapville and Scales Mound.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4228 9018 4228 9062 4251 9059 4251 9019
TIME...MOT...LOC 1911Z 266DEG 27KT 4234 9061
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
2026-04-17 15:11:45
WUUS53 KDMX 171911
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
685
WUUS53 KDMX 171911
SVRDMX
IAC017-023-069-075-083-171945-
/O.NEW.KDMX.SV.W.0081.260417T1911Z-260417T1945Z/
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
211 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Hardin County in central Iowa...
Northwestern Bremer County in northeastern Iowa...
Southeastern Franklin County in north central Iowa...
Northwestern Grundy County in central Iowa...
Butler County in north central Iowa...
* Until 245 PM CDT.
* At 211 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ackley
Municipal Airport, or 13 miles southwest of Allison, moving
northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Allison, Ackley, Clarksville, Greene, Aplington, Dumont, Bristow,
Aredale, Allison Municipal Airport, and Ackley Municipal Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central, north
central and northeastern Iowa.
&&
LAT...LON 4248 9295 4251 9307 4259 9315 4291 9295
4291 9248
TIME...MOT...LOC 1911Z 216DEG 45KT 4261 9299
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
2026-04-17 15:09:30
WUUS53 KICT 171909
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
821
WUUS53 KICT 171909
SVRICT
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
209 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Butler County in south central Kansas...
Southeastern Marion County in central Kansas...
* Until 300 PM CDT.
* At 208 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southwest
of Whitewater, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Peabody, Benton, Whitewater, Florence, Potwin, Elbing, and Burns.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central,
central and east central Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3824 9715 3833 9684 3792 9684 3778 9715
TIME...MOT...LOC 1908Z 236DEG 35KT 3791 9725
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
2026-04-17 15:06:54
WUUS53 KMPX 171906
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
932
WUUS53 KMPX 171906
SVRMPX
WIC093-109-171945-
/O.NEW.KMPX.SV.W.0036.260417T1906Z-260417T1945Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
206 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Eastern Pierce County in west central Wisconsin...
Southeastern St. Croix County in west central Wisconsin...
* Until 245 PM CDT.
* At 206 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Bay City, or
over Red Wing, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
* Locations impacted include...
Red Wing Airport, Hager City, Bay City, Esdaile, Ellsworth, El
Paso, Martel, Baldwin, Woodville, Wilson and Hersey.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing large hail.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT Friday for a
portion of west central Wisconsin.
&&
LAT...LON 4461 9260 4500 9234 4496 9214 4482 9214
4455 9232 4456 9236 4456 9240 4457 9243
4456 9246 4457 9248 4457 9249 4458 9252
4457 9255 4458 9255 4460 9257 4460 9259
TIME...MOT...LOC 1906Z 210DEG 51KT 4457 9250
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...<50 MPH
2026-04-17 15:05:34
WFUS53 KARX 171905
Tornado Warning
262
WFUS53 KARX 171905
TORARX
IAC131-MNC099-171945-
/O.NEW.KARX.TO.W.0012.260417T1905Z-260417T1945Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
205 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Mitchell County in north central Iowa...
Southeastern Mower County in southeastern Minnesota...
* Until 245 PM CDT.
* At 205 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near St. Ansgar, or 8 miles north of Osage, moving east
at 30 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...
Stacyville around 210 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include County
Roads T 54 And A 31, McIntire, Meyer, Highway 218 And County T 40,
Little Cedar, and Bailey.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4334 9288 4342 9293 4359 9255 4339 9256
TIME...MOT...LOC 1905Z 250DEG 24KT 4340 9285
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
2026-04-17 15:03:39
WUUS53 KEAX 171903
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
518
WUUS53 KEAX 171903
SVREAX
MOC075-147-171945-
/O.NEW.KEAX.SV.W.0101.260417T1903Z-260417T1945Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
203 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Gentry County in northwestern Missouri...
Southeastern Nodaway County in northwestern Missouri...
* Until 245 PM CDT.
* At 203 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles northeast
of Fillmore, or 13 miles west of Stanberry, moving northeast at 40
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Stanberry, Ravenwood, Barnard, Conception Junction, Guilford,
Clyde, Gentry, and Conception.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for northwestern
Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 4013 9461 4013 9486 4038 9470 4038 9422
TIME...MOT...LOC 1903Z 226DEG 36KT 4015 9478
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
2026-04-17 15:01:23
WUUS53 KDMX 171901
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
885
WUUS53 KDMX 171901
SVRDMX
IAC049-121-153-181-171930-
/O.NEW.KDMX.SV.W.0080.260417T1901Z-260417T1930Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
201 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Polk County in central Iowa...
Northeastern Madison County in south central Iowa...
Southeastern Dallas County in central Iowa...
Northwestern Warren County in south central Iowa...
* Until 230 PM CDT.
* At 200 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Cumming, or
near Norwalk, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, Clive,
Altoona, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Windsor Heights, Saylorville,
Southridge Mall, Jordan Creek Town Center, Adventureland Amusement
Park, Merle Hay Mall, Iowa Events Center, Prairie Meadows, Iowa
State Fairgrounds, Des Moines Int'l Airport, and Principal Park.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 35 between mile markers 60 and 72, and between mile
markers 87 and 89.
Interstate 80 between mile markers 121 and 125, and between mile
markers 130 and 141.
Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central and
south central Iowa.
&&
LAT...LON 4139 9377 4150 9391 4172 9365 4162 9341
TIME...MOT...LOC 1900Z 223DEG 32KT 4150 9376
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH