Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 9:52PM CDT until May 17 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 7:52pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 951 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Elmore, or 20
miles southeast of Fairmont, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Kossuth and northwestern Winnebago Counties, including
the following locations... Ledyard, Rake, and Lakota.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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:
Kossuth, IA; Winnebago, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: