Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 7:28PM CDT until May 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 728 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Grant City, or 17 miles southwest of Mount Ayr,
moving northeast at 20 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...
Redding around 735 PM CDT.
Delphos around 750 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Delphos, Redding, Maloy, Mt Ayr Municipal Airport, Benton, Blockton,
and Athelstan.
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:
Ringgold, IA; Taylor, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: