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

IAC153-190124-
/O.CAN.KDMX.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-260519T0130Z/
Polk IA-
814 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN POLK COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has  moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central Iowa.

LAT...LON 4160 9330 4166 9329 4170 9320 4162 9314
TIME...MOT...LOC 0114Z 253DEG 42KT 4165 9314 

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IAC099-190130-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-260519T0130Z/
Jasper IA-
814 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL JASPER COUNTY...

At 814 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Prairie City Krohn Airport, or 6 miles southwest of
Newton, moving east at 50 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
west central Jasper County, including the following locations...
Prairie City Krohn Airport.

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 4160 9330 4166 9329 4170 9320 4162 9314
TIME...MOT...LOC 0114Z 253DEG 42KT 4165 9314 

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

$$

Donavon