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

IAC159-173-190100-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260519T0100Z/
Ringgold IA-Taylor IA-
728 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
RINGGOLD AND SOUTHEASTERN TAYLOR COUNTIES...

At 728 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Grant City, or 17 miles southwest of Mount Ayr,
moving northeast at 20 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...
  Redding around 735 PM CDT.
  Delphos around 750 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Delphos, Redding, Maloy, Mt Ayr Municipal Airport, Benton, Blockton,
and Athelstan.

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 4082 9429 4062 9402 4057 9425 4057 9454
TIME...MOT...LOC 0028Z 223DEG 17KT 4052 9444 

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

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