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

IAC173-182345-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260518T2345Z/
Taylor IA-
633 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN TAYLOR COUNTY...

At 633 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Athelstan, or 7 miles southeast of Bedford, moving
east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Bedford, Athelstan, and Bedford Municipal Airport.

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 4057 9467 4065 9474 4075 9461 4057 9452
TIME...MOT...LOC 2333Z 249DEG 24KT 4061 9461 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

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