Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 9:41PM CDT until May 17 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 7:41pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 940 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Wesley, or 12
miles east of Algona, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed a tornado east of
Algona and near Wesley.
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...
Britt and Hutchins around 945 PM CDT.
Eagle Lake, Crystal Lake, and Eagle Lake State Park around 950 PM
CDT.
Hayfield around 955 PM CDT.
Forest City, Miller, Pilot Knob State Park, and Forest City
Municipal Airport around 1000 PM CDT.
Fertile around 1010 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hayfield, Joice, Wesley, Hutchins, Pilot Knob State Park, Lake Mills
Municipal Airport, Forest City Municipal Airport, Hogsback Wildlife
Area, Woden, and Scarville.
This includes Interstate 35 near mile marker 197.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Cerro Gordo, IA; Hancock, IA; Kossuth, IA; Winnebago, IA; Worth, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: