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

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

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

At 624 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bedford Municipal Airport, or 5 miles southeast 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Taylor County, including the following locations...
Conway, Athelstan, Lake Of Three Fires State Park, and Bedford
Municipal Airport.

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 9478 4063 9480 4067 9482 4079 9463
      4057 9452
TIME...MOT...LOC 2324Z 235DEG 26KT 4059 9467 

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

$$

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