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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1119 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

IAC037-180427-
/O.CAN.KARX.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-260518T0445Z/
Chickasaw IA-
1119 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CHICKASAW COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the tornado warning no longer pose a 
tornado threat. However, the storms are still producing severe wind 
gusts to 60 mph. 

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for northeastern
Iowa.

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LAT...LON 4350 9208 4321 9208 4321 9237 4350 9242
TIME...MOT...LOC 0417Z 253DEG 48KT 4348 9238 4323 9232 

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IAC089-180445-
/O.CON.KARX.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-260518T0445Z/
Howard IA-
1119 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR HOWARD
COUNTY...

At 1117 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 Lime Springs to near Jerico, moving east at
55 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 around 1120 PM CDT.
  Cresco and Protivin around 1125 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Chester,
Vernon Springs County Park, Davis Corners, 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 9208 4321 9208 4321 9237 4350 9242
TIME...MOT...LOC 0417Z 253DEG 48KT 4348 9238 4323 9232 

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

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