WFUS53 KFSD 180154
TORFSD
IAC041-059-180245-
/O.NEW.KFSD.TO.W.0016.260518T0154Z-260518T0245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
854 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Dickinson County in northwestern Iowa...
  North central Clay County in northwestern Iowa...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 853 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
  West Okoboji, or 10 miles southwest of Spirit Lake, moving
  northeast at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
  Spirit Lake, Milford, Arnolds Park, Lake Park, Okoboji, Orleans,
  Wahpeton, and West Okoboji around 900 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Superior.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4321 9516 4333 9536 4350 9530 4350 9491
      4336 9492
TIME...MOT...LOC 0153Z 239DEG 24KT 4333 9529

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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