Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 8:07PM CDT until May 17 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 6:07pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 807 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Kingsley, or 19
miles southeast of Le Mars, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado. At 757 PM CDT, the
local fire department reported a tornado 5 miles northwest
of Kingsley.
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 tornado will be near...
Pierson and Washta around 810 PM CDT.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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:
Cherokee, IA; Plymouth, IA; Woodbury, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender: