Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 7:52PM CDT until May 18 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 5:52pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 751 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Carlisle, or near Pleasant Hill, 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...
Prairie City around 800 PM CDT.
Colfax and Prairie City Krohn Airport around 805 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hartford, Prairie City Krohn Airport, Runnells, and Swan.
This includes Interstate 80 near mile marker 157.
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:
Jasper, IA; Marion, IA; Polk, IA; Warren, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: