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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
748 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

IAC159-173-190100-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260519T0100Z/
Ringgold IA-Taylor IA-
748 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
RINGGOLD AND SOUTHEASTERN TAYLOR COUNTIES...

At 748 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Redding, or 10 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...
  Delphos around 755 PM CDT.
  Mount Ayr and Mt Ayr Municipal Airport around 805 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Delphos, Redding, Maloy, Mt Ayr Municipal Airport, Benton, Blockton,
and Athelstan.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4082 9429 4062 9402 4057 9425 4057 9454
TIME...MOT...LOC 0048Z 210DEG 19KT 4058 9434 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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