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

IAC173-190019-
/O.CAN.KDMX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260519T0030Z/
Taylor IA-
709 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN TAYLOR COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area.  Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for south central
Iowa.

LAT...LON 4074 9442 4082 9429 4071 9412 4063 9433
TIME...MOT...LOC 0009Z 245DEG 39KT 4075 9421 

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IAC159-190030-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260519T0030Z/
Ringgold IA-
709 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
RINGGOLD COUNTY...

At 709 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Mount Ayr, moving
northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Ringgold County, including the following locations...
Delphos, Mt Ayr Municipal Airport, and Benton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 4074 9442 4082 9429 4071 9412 4063 9433
TIME...MOT...LOC 0009Z 245DEG 39KT 4075 9421 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

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