Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 9:15PM CDT until May 17 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 7:15pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
TORDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Emmet County in northwestern Iowa...
* Until 945 PM CDT.
* At 915 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Fort Defiance State Park, or 5 miles southwest of
Estherville, moving northeast at 45 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...
Estherville and Fort Defiance State Park around 920 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Fort
Defiance State Park.
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.
Area Description:
Emmet, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: