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Iowa Tornado Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 19:32

At 932 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado<br /> was located over Otho, or 5 miles south of Fort Dodge, moving east at<br /> 60 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without<br /> shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage<br /> to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is<br /> likely. This dangerous storm will be near...<br /> Duncombe, Brushy Creek St Recreation Area, and Dolliver Memorial<br />

Minnesota Tornado Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 19:36

TORMPX The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a * Tornado Warning for...<br /> Southwestern Faribault County in south central Minnesota...<br /> Southern Martin County in south central Minnesota... * Until 1015 PM CDT. * At 936 PM CDT, a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing<br /> tornadoes was located along a line from 7 miles southwest of<br /> Sherburn to 19 miles southwest of Elmore in northern Iowa, moving<br /> northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

Iowa Tornado Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 19:41

At 940 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Wesley, or 12<br /> miles east of Algona, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed a tornado east of<br /> Algona and near Wesley. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without<br /> shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage<br /> to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is<br /> likely. This tornado will be near...<br /> Britt and Hutchins around 945 PM CDT.<br />

Iowa, Minnesota Tornado Watch | Effective 05/17/2026 19:45

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL ALLOW TORNADO WATCH 213 TO<br /> EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN IOWA THIS ALLOWS TO EXPIRE 10 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST IOWA BUENA VISTA CHEROKEE CLAY<br /> DICKINSON O'BRIEN OSCEOLA<br /> PLYMOUTH SIOUX IN WEST CENTRAL IOWA IDA WOODBURY IN MINNESOTA THIS ALLOWS TO EXPIRE 2 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA COTTONWOOD JACKSON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARNOLDS PARK, BATTLE CREEK, CHEROKEE,<br />

Iowa Tornado Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 19:45

TORDMX The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Tornado Warning for...<br /> Northwestern Hardin County in central Iowa...<br /> Northeastern Webster County in central Iowa...<br /> Southern Wright County in north central Iowa...<br /> Southwestern Franklin County in north central Iowa...<br /> Southeastern Humboldt County in north central Iowa...<br /> Northern Hamilton County in central Iowa... * Until 1030 PM CDT. * At 945 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado<br />

Iowa Tornado Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 19:05

TORDMX The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Tornado Warning for...<br /> Northern Webster County in central Iowa...<br /> Southeastern Pocahontas County in northwestern Iowa...<br /> Western Wright County in north central Iowa...<br /> Northeastern Calhoun County in west central Iowa...<br /> Humboldt County in north central Iowa...<br /> Northwestern Hamilton County in central Iowa... * Until 945 PM CDT. * At 905 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Pomeroy, or 10<br /> miles north of Rockwell City, moving east at 60 mph.

Iowa Tornado Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 19:11

At 910 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both<br /> tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over<br /> Okoboji, or over Spirit Lake, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without<br /> shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage<br /> to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is<br /> likely. Locations impacted include...<br />

Iowa Tornado Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 19:12

TORDMX The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Tornado Warning for...<br /> Webster County in central Iowa...<br /> Southeastern Calhoun County in west central Iowa...<br /> Western Hamilton County in central Iowa... * Until 1000 PM CDT. * At 912 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado<br /> was located over Rockwell City Municipal Airport, or over Rockwell<br /> City, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without<br />

Iowa Tornado Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 19:15

TORDMX The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Tornado Warning for...<br /> Northwestern Emmet County in northwestern Iowa... * Until 945 PM CDT. * At 915 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado<br /> was located near Fort Defiance State Park, or 5 miles southwest of<br /> Estherville, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without<br /> shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.<br />

Iowa, Nebraska Tornado Watch | Effective 05/17/2026 19:17

TORNADO WATCH 213 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR<br /> THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL IOWA MONONA IN NEBRASKA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL NEBRASKA BURT IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA THURSTON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF DECATUR, LYONS, MACY, MAPLETON,<br /> OAKLAND, ONAWA, PENDER, TEKAMAH, WALTHILL, AND WINNEBAGO.
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