Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 15 at 8:53PM CDT until May 15 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 6:53pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
TORDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Cerro Gordo County in north central Iowa...
* Until 945 PM CDT.
* At 852 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Swaledale, or 12 miles south of Mason City, moving
east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Rockwell around 900 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Swaledale.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 184 and 186.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 9:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 9:45 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Cerro Gordo, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: