Tornado Warning Continues for Fairbank and Hazleton, Iowa as Tornado Confirmed

A Tornado Warning remains in effect until 4:30 p.m. CDT for Fairbank and Hazleton, Iowa, after the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado has been observed in the area.

The storm is also capable of producing ping pong ball-sized hail, posing a significant threat to homes, vehicles, and crops.

The warning area includes approximately 3,333 residents and seven schools. Residents are urged to take shelter immediately in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and remain alert for additional warnings as the storm moves through the region.