Summary
A tornado warning was issued for areas in southern Iowa due to a severe thunderstorm that could produce a tornado. The warning advised residents to seek shelter immediately and was in effect for part of the afternoon.
Key Facts
- The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for northeastern Wayne County in Iowa.
- The warning was effective from 2:38 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Central time.
- The affected areas included Promise City and Millerton, located 65 miles south of Des Moines.
- AccuWeather meteorologists warned that storms could impact cities like Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, and Indianapolis.
- The storm included quarter-sized hail and was moving northeast at 55 mph.
- Residents were advised to take shelter in a basement or a sturdy interior room.
- A tornado watch was also in effect for much of southern and eastern Iowa, lasting until 8 p.m. Central time.
- A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes, while a tornado warning means a tornado has been sighted or detected.
