Iowa Tornado Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 19:52
At 951 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Elmore, or 20
miles southeast of Fairmont, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Kossuth and northwestern Winnebago Counties, including