Iowa, Minnesota Tornado Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 20:39

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 10:39PM CDT until May 17 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 8:39pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description: 
At 1039 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a line extending from near London to near Lyle to near Nora Springs, moving northeast at 60 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. These storms have a history of producing tornadoes 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. These dangerous storms will be near... Osage, St. Ansgar, and Stacyville around 1045 PM CDT. Riceville around 1100 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include County Roads A 39 And S 70, Meyer, Toeterville, Rock Creek, Otranto, Brownville, and County Roads T 54 And A 31.
Instruction: 
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description: 
Mitchell, IA; Mower, MN
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI