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WFUS53 KDMX 180215
TORDMX
IAC063-180245-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
915 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Emmet County in northwestern Iowa...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 915 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Fort Defiance State Park, or 5 miles southwest of
  Estherville, moving northeast at 45 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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Estherville and Fort Defiance State Park around 920 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Fort
Defiance State Park.

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 4350 9464 4332 9491 4350 9491
TIME...MOT...LOC 0215Z 220DEG 38KT 4337 9494 

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

$$

Donavon