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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1027 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

IAC033-180345-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-260518T0345Z/
Cerro Gordo IA-
1027 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
CERRO GORDO COUNTY...

At 1026 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Portland, or 7
miles southeast of Mason City, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado north of Rockwell 
         and just south of Mason City moving northeast.

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...
Mason City, Nora Springs, Rockwell, Swaledale, Rock Falls, Burchinal,
and Portland.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 189 and 193.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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!

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LAT...LON 4300 9302 4297 9332 4313 9336 4324 9303
TIME...MOT...LOC 0326Z 255DEG 47KT 4307 9309 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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