Tornado Warning Issued for Henry and Jefferson Counties in Southeastern Iowa

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a Tornado Warning for southeastern Iowa. The alert was issued at 6:38 PM CDT after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions in southeastern Iowa:

• Jefferson County
• Henry County

Specific locations in the path of this storm include Fairfield, Lockridge, Salina, Perlee, Germanville, and Beckwith. Other areas impacted include Glasgow, Merrimac, Mac Coon Access, Wayland, Rome, Trenton, Swedesburg, Olds, Winfield, and Mount Union.

What You Should Do

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 immediately to protect yourself from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado before taking action. Additionally, torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding; do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Expected Conditions

• Hazards: Tornado and golf ball size hail (1.75 inches).
• Storm Movement: As of 6:37 PM CDT, the storm was located over the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, or over Fairfield, moving east at 40 mph.
• Impacts: Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, and tree damage is likely.

Timeline

The Tornado Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:45 PM CDT on March 10, 2026.