Severe Tornado Watch Issued for Multiple States in the Midwest
Tornado Watch Details
The National Weather Service has announced a Tornado Watch that affects regions in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota, remaining active until 10 PM CDT on April 14, 2026. Meteorologists indicate that the atmospheric conditions are conducive for the formation of several tornadoes, alongside the possibility of large hailstones, some reaching the size of softballs, and wind gusts that could hit 75 mph. This alert impacts over 8.6 million individuals, including 3,158 educational institutions and 197 healthcare facilities. Key cities under this warning include Milwaukee, Des Moines, and Cedar Rapids.
Counties in Wisconsin Under Tornado Watch
- Adams
- Calumet
- Columbia
- Crawford
- Dane
- Dodge
- Fond du Lac
- Grant
- Green
- Green Lake
- Iowa
- Jefferson
- Juneau
- Kenosha
- Lafayette
- La Crosse
- Manitowoc
- Marquette
- Milwaukee
- Monroe
- Ozaukee
- Racine
- Richland
- Rock
- Sauk
- Sheboygan
- Vernon
- Walworth
- Washington
- Waukesha
- Waushara
- Winnebago
Counties in Iowa Under Tornado Watch
- Allamakee
- Benton
- Black Hawk
- Boone
- Bremer
- Buchanan
- Butler
- Cedar
- Chickasaw
- Clayton
- Clinton
- Dallas
- Delaware
- Dubuque
- Fayette
- Floyd
- Franklin
- Grundy
- Hamilton
- Hardin
- Howard
- Iowa
- Jackson
- Jasper
- Johnson
- Jones
- Keokuk
- Linn
- Madison
- Mahaska
- Marion
- Marshall
- Muscatine
- Polk
- Poweshiek
- Scott
- Story
- Tama
- Warren
- Washington
- Winneshiek
Counties in Illinois Under Tornado Watch
- Boone
- Carroll
- DeKalb
- Jo Daviess
- Kane
- Lake
- Lee
- McHenry
- Ogle
- Rock Island
- Stephenson
- Whiteside
- Winnebago
Counties in Minnesota Under Tornado Watch
- Houston
Residents in the affected areas are advised to remain vigilant and keep track of weather updates as severe storms are anticipated to develop throughout the region.