Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 9:56PM CDT until May 17 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 7:56pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
TORDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Western Hardin County in central Iowa...
East central Webster County in central Iowa...
Hamilton County in central Iowa...
* Until 1045 PM CDT.
* At 956 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
Webster City, moving east at 45 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.
* These dangerous storms will be near...
Webster City and Kamrar around 1000 PM CDT.
Blairsburg around 1005 PM CDT.
Williams around 1010 PM CDT.
Alden and Buckeye around 1020 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Ellsworth, Buckeye, Blairsburg, Williams, Alden, Radcliffe, Brushy
Creek St Recreation Area, Webster City Municipal Airport, Kamrar, and
Drake Airport.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 131 and 147.
Instruction:
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
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:
Hamilton, IA; Hardin, IA; Webster, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: