Tornado Warning Issued for Des Moines Area Amid Severe Thunderstorms
• A tornado warning has been issued for the Des Moines area due to severe thunderstorms.
• AccuWeather warns of potential isolated tornadoes throughout the Midwest, affecting cities like Chicago and St. Louis.
• Immediate action is needed during a tornado warning: seek underground shelter or a small, interior room away from windows.
NWS issues tornado warning for Des Moines
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado warning for the Des Moines area at 2:38 p.m. Central Time on April 2, 2026, due to a severe thunderstorm moving northeast over Corydon, Iowa. The storm is capable of producing a tornado and is accompanied by quarter-sized hail and radar-indicated rotation. The warning is in effect until 3:15 p.m. for northeastern Wayne County, including Promise City and Millerton.
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