Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 10:11PM CDT until May 17 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 8:11pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1011 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Blairsburg, or 11 miles east of 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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Williams around 1015 PM CDT.
Alden and Buckeye around 1020 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Ellsworth, Buckeye, Blairsburg, Williams, Alden, Radcliffe, 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: