WFUS53 KDMX 162312
TORDMX
IAC159-173-170000-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0033.260516T2312Z-260517T0000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
612 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Ringgold County in south central Iowa...
  East central Taylor County in southwestern Iowa...

* Until 700 PM CDT.

* At 612 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 5 miles south of Clearfield, or 12 miles east of
  Bedford, moving east at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  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...
  Benton and Maloy around 620 PM CDT.
  Mount Ayr around 635 PM CDT.
  Mt Ayr Municipal Airport around 640 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Delphos, Maloy, Mt Ayr Municipal Airport, and Benton.

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 4068 9458 4078 9458 4081 9421 4064 9421
TIME...MOT...LOC 2312Z 269DEG 21KT 4073 9450

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Dodson