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Home Return to list Tornado Warning 0046 Issued by the Des Moines Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:41:29
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WFUS53 KDMX 182240
TORDMX
IAC173-182345-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0046.260518T2240Z-260518T2345Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
540 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Taylor County in southwestern Iowa...
* Until 645 PM CDT.
* At 540 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Braddyville, or 10 miles south of Clarinda, moving
east at 35 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 600 PM CDT.
Bedford around 605 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
4073 9493 4074 9492 4084 9465 4057 9452
TIME...MOT...LOC 2240Z 260DEG 29KT 4059 9503
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Fowle
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:45:59
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WWUS53 KDMX 182245
SVSDMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
545 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
IAC173-182345-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260518T2345Z/
Taylor IA-
545 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR TAYLOR
COUNTY...
At 544 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Braddyville, or 10 miles south of Clarinda, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud looking west from
Bedford.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Bedford Municipal Airport around 600 PM CDT.
Bedford around 605 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Of Three Fires State Park, Sharpsburg, Conway, New Market, Athelstan,
Bedford Municipal Airport, and Gravity.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4057 9491 4065 9492 4072 9491 4073 9491
4073 9493 4074 9492 4084 9465 4057 9452
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 260DEG 29KT 4060 9498
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Fowle
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:56:59
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WWUS53 KDMX 182256
SVSDMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
556 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
IAC173-182345-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260518T2345Z/
Taylor IA-
556 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR TAYLOR
COUNTY...
At 556 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles east of Shambaugh, or 9 miles southeast of
Clarinda, moving east at 25 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 around 610 PM CDT.
Bedford Municipal Airport around 615 PM CDT.
Lake Of Three Fires State Park around 620 PM CDT.
Conway around 630 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 2256Z 250DEG 21KT 4063 9492
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Fowle
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 18:19:00
170
WWUS53 KDMX 182318
SVSDMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
618 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
IAC173-182345-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260518T2345Z/
Taylor IA-
618 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR TAYLOR
COUNTY...
At 618 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hopkins, or 7 miles south of Bedford, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Bedford Municipal Airport around 625 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Of Three Fires State Park, Sharpsburg, Conway, New Market, Athelstan,
Bedford Municipal Airport, and Gravity.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4057 9491 4065 9492 4072 9491 4073 9491
4074 9488 4084 9465 4057 9452
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 227DEG 27KT 4057 9473
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Fowle
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 18:25:00
304
WWUS53 KDMX 182324
SVSDMX
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
$$
Fowle
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 18:33:31
649
WWUS53 KDMX 182333
SVSDMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
633 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
IAC173-182345-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260518T2345Z/
Taylor IA-
633 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN TAYLOR COUNTY...
At 633 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Athelstan, or 7 miles southeast of Bedford, moving
east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Bedford, Athelstan, and Bedford Municipal Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4057 9467 4065 9474 4075 9461 4057 9452
TIME...MOT...LOC 2333Z 249DEG 24KT 4061 9461
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Fowle
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