WWUS53 KDMX 190021
SVSDMX

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

IAC039-053-159-175-190045-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-260519T0045Z/
Decatur IA-Union IA-Ringgold IA-Clarke IA-
721 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN DECATUR...SOUTHEASTERN UNION...NORTHEASTERN RINGGOLD AND
SOUTHWESTERN CLARKE COUNTIES...

At 720 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Beaconsfield, or 9 miles northeast of Mount Ayr,
moving northeast at 40 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...
  Grand River and Beaconsfield around 725 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Grand
River, Mt Ayr Municipal Airport, Ellston, Tingley, Beaconsfield, and
Kellerton.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 15 and 18.
 
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 4065 9429 4077 9437 4099 9395 4078 9378
TIME...MOT...LOC 0020Z 246DEG 33KT 4077 9408 

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

$$

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