Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 16 at 6:12PM CDT until May 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
TORDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Ringgold County in south central Iowa...
East central Taylor County in southwestern Iowa...
* Until 700 PM CDT.
* At 612 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles south of Clearfield, or 12 miles east of
Bedford, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.
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...
Benton and Maloy around 620 PM CDT.
Mount Ayr around 635 PM CDT.
Mt Ayr Municipal Airport around 640 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Delphos, Maloy, Mt Ayr Municipal Airport, and Benton.
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.
Area Description:
Ringgold, IA; Taylor, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: