WFUS53 KDMX 180319
TORDMX
IAC033-180345-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0045.260518T0319Z-260518T0345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1019 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Eastern Cerro Gordo County in north central Iowa...

* Until 1045 PM CDT.

* At 1019 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Burchinal, or 7 miles south of Mason City,
  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.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  eastern Cerro Gordo County, including the following locations...
  Rock Falls, Burchinal, Portland, and Swaledale.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 189 and 193.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4300 9302 4297 9332 4313 9336 4324 9303
TIME...MOT...LOC 0319Z 257DEG 48KT 4304 9322

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

$$

Donavon