Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 16 at 6:29PM CDT until May 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 4:29pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 628 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Maloy, or 10 miles west of Mount Ayr, moving east at
15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
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 around 635 PM CDT.
Mount Ayr around 650 PM CDT.
Mt Ayr Municipal Airport around 655 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: