Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 7:06PM CDT until May 18 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 5:06pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
TORDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Decatur County in south central Iowa...
Southeastern Union County in south central Iowa...
Northeastern Ringgold County in south central Iowa...
Southwestern Clarke County in south central Iowa...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 705 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Mount Ayr,
moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Emergency management 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.
* The tornado will be near...
Ellston and Beaconsfield around 715 PM CDT.
Sun Valley Lake around 720 PM CDT.
Grand River around 725 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Grand
River, Mt Ayr Municipal Airport, Ellston, Tingley, Beaconsfield, and
Kellerton.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 15 and 18.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 7:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 7:45 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:
Clarke, IA; Decatur, IA; Ringgold, IA; Union, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: