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

IAC099-125-153-181-190130-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-260519T0130Z/
Polk IA-Marion IA-Jasper IA-Warren IA-
752 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN POLK...NORTHWESTERN MARION...SOUTHWESTERN JASPER AND
NORTHEASTERN WARREN COUNTIES...

At 751 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Carlisle, or near Pleasant Hill, moving northeast at
45 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...
  Prairie City around 800 PM CDT.
  Colfax and Prairie City Krohn Airport around 805 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hartford, Prairie City Krohn Airport, Runnells, and Swan.

This includes Interstate 80 near mile marker 157.
 
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 4142 9355 4153 9357 4170 9320 4150 9305
TIME...MOT...LOC 0051Z 242DEG 40KT 4155 9346 

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

$$

Donavon