WFUS53 KDMX 182240
TORDMX
IAC173-182345-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0046.260518T2240Z-260518T2345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
540 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Taylor County in southwestern Iowa...

* Until 645 PM CDT.

* At 540 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Braddyville, or 10 miles south of Clarinda, moving
  east at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Bedford Municipal Airport around 600 PM CDT.
  Bedford around 605 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Of Three Fires State Park, Sharpsburg, Conway, New Market, Athelstan,
Bedford Municipal Airport, and Gravity.

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 9491 4065 9492 4072 9491 4073 9491
      4073 9493 4074 9492 4084 9465 4057 9452
TIME...MOT...LOC 2240Z 260DEG 29KT 4059 9503 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

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