Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 13 at 6:55AM CDT until August 13 at 7:15AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 13, 2026 - 4:55am
Expires:
August 13, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
At 655 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Collins, or 9 miles southeast of Nevada, moving
northeast at 55 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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Collins and Rhodes around 700 AM CDT.
State Center around 705 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include St.
Anthony, Collins, Maxwell, Rhodes, Clemons, and Colo.
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:
Marshall, IA; Polk, IA; Story, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov