WWUS53 KARX 180411
SVSARX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1111 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

IAC037-089-180445-
/O.CON.KARX.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-260518T0445Z/
Howard IA-Chickasaw IA-
1111 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR HOWARD
AND NORTHEASTERN CHICKASAW COUNTIES...

At 1111 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from near Le Roy to 7 miles west of Jerico, moving
east at 60 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.

These dangerous storms will be near...
  Lime Springs and Jerico around 1115 PM CDT.
  Cresco around 1120 PM CDT.
  Protivin around 1125 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Lylahs
Marsh County Park, Vernon Springs County Park, Saratoga, Maple Leaf,
Vernon Springs, Bonair, and County Roads V 58 And A 46.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4350 9252 4350 9208 4320 9208 4313 9245
TIME...MOT...LOC 0411Z 261DEG 50KT 4348 9243 4315 9239 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

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