Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 3 at 5:49PM CDT until June 3 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 3, 2025 - 3:49pm
Expires:
June 3, 2025 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 549 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Houghton, or 13 miles southwest of Mount Pleasant,
moving northeast at 50 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...
Mount Pleasant, Salem, St. Paul, Pilot Grove, Lowell, Oakland
Mills, Mount Pleasant Municipal Arpt, Oakland Mills Park,
Stephenson Park, and Water Works Park around 555 PM CDT.
New London and Geode State Park around 600 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Danville, Mount Union, Prairie Grove, Yarmouth, Pleasant Grove and
Big Hollow Recreation Area.
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Area Description:
Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL