WFUS53 KDMX 190206
TORDMX
IAC157-171-190245-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
906 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Poweshiek County in central Iowa...
  Southern Tama County in central Iowa...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 906 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Gilman, or 7 miles north of Grinnell, moving
  northeast at 45 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...
  Tama around 915 PM CDT.
  Chelsea and Vining around 925 PM CDT.
  Elberon around 930 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Chelsea, Elberon, Vining, Toledo Municipal Airport, and Holiday Lake.

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 4176 9276 4193 9277 4211 9230 4182 9230
TIME...MOT...LOC 0206Z 244DEG 38KT 4185 9272 

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

$$

Donavon