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

IAC173-182345-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260518T2345Z/
Taylor IA-
618 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR TAYLOR
COUNTY...

At 618 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hopkins, or 7 miles south of Bedford, moving
northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

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...
  Bedford Municipal Airport around 625 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Of Three Fires State Park, Sharpsburg, Conway, New Market, Athelstan,
Bedford Municipal Airport, and Gravity.

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 4057 9491 4065 9492 4072 9491 4073 9491
      4074 9488 4084 9465 4057 9452
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 227DEG 27KT 4057 9473 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

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