Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 9:22PM CDT until May 17 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 7:22pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 922 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles northeast of Ottosen, or 9 miles southwest of
Algona, moving northeast at 60 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...
Irvington around 925 PM CDT.
St. Benedict and Sexton around 930 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sexton, Livermore, Whittemore, Stinson Prairie State Park, Ottosen,
Burt, St. Joseph, Irvington, Rodman, and Lone Rock.
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:
Humboldt, IA; Kossuth, IA; Palo Alto, IA; Pocahontas, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: