WWUS53 KDVN 022117
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
417 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

IAC103-183-022145-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260402T2145Z/
Johnson IA-Washington IA-
417 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
JOHNSON AND NORTHERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES...

At 416 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Kalona, or 12
miles north of Washington, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 415 PM CDT, multiple 
         reports from trained spotters of a tornado south of Kalona.

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 tornado will be near...
  Iowa City, Riverside, Hills, River Junction, Sharon Center, Hills 
  Access, and Johnson County Fairgrounds around 420 PM CDT.
  Lone Tree around 425 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

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LAT...LON 4142 9195 4164 9156 4147 9137 4144 9137
      4142 9142 4142 9148 4140 9148 4125 9195
TIME...MOT...LOC 2116Z 228DEG 34KT 4148 9166 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

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