Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 10:24PM CDT until May 17 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 8:24pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
TORARX
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Mitchell County in north central Iowa...
Northern Floyd County in north central Iowa...
* Until 1115 PM CDT.
* At 1023 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Mason City, moving east at 55 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...
Rudd around 1035 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!
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 11:15 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 11:15 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:
Floyd, IA; Mitchell, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
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