Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 10:10PM CDT until May 17 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 8:10pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 1010 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Big Wall Lake, or 12 miles southeast of Clarion,
moving east at 40 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...
Popejoy around 1020 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Rowan,
Coulter, Galt, Latimer, Popejoy, Dows, and Alden.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 147 and 167.
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:
Franklin, IA; Hamilton, IA; Hardin, IA; Wright, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: