Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 10:36PM CDT until May 17 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 8:36pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1035 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Nora Springs, or 10 miles east of Mason City, moving
northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. This circulation produced a
tornado near Rockwell in the last 30 minutes.
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...
Rudd around 1040 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Colwell County Park, Orchard, New Haven, Idlewilde State Park,
Howardville, County Roads 147 And T 34, and County Roads B 20 And T
26.
Instruction:
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Floyd, IA; Mitchell, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: