Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 8:53PM CDT until May 17 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 6:53pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 852 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles north of Lytton, or 7 miles northeast of Sac
City, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Pomeroy and Jolley around 900 PM CDT.
North Twin Lake, Twin Lakes, and Twin Lakes State Park around 905
PM CDT.
Manson around 910 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Palmer, Lytton, Twin Lakes, Twin Lakes State Park, Sac City Municipal
Airport, Nemaha, Pomeroy, Jolley, and Fonda.
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Area Description:
Calhoun, IA; Pocahontas, IA; Sac, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: