Iowa Tornado Warning Extreme | Effective 05-17-2026 19:06

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 9:06PM CDT until May 17 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 7:06pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
TOROAX The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Montgomery County in southwestern Iowa... Northeastern Mills County in southwestern Iowa... Southeastern Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa... * Until 945 PM CDT. * At 906 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 3 miles east of Silver City, or 17 miles southeast of Council Bluffs, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. This storm has a history of producing a tornado near Plattsmouth. 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. * Locations impacted include... Carson, Macedonia, Silver City, Henderson, Old Town Park, and Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 9:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 9:45 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Mills, IA; Montgomery, IA; Pottawattamie, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE