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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
844 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

IAC041-180215-
/O.CON.KFSD.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260518T0215Z/
Clay IA-
844 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN CLAY COUNTY...

At 844 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Royal, or 12 miles southwest of Spencer In Clay County, moving east
at 60 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Clay County.

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.

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LAT...LON 4291 9510 4291 9539 4313 9539
TIME...MOT...LOC 0144Z 258DEG 54KT 4298 9526 

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

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