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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1039 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

IAC131-MNC099-180415-
/O.CON.KARX.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-260518T0415Z/
Mitchell IA-Mower MN-
1039 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CDT FOR MITCHELL
AND SOUTHWESTERN MOWER COUNTIES...

At 1039 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from near London to near Lyle to near Nora Springs,
moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. These storms have a history of 
         producing tornadoes in the last 30 minutes. 

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...
  Osage, St. Ansgar, and Stacyville around 1045 PM CDT.
  Riceville around 1100 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include County
Roads A 39 And S 70, Meyer, Toeterville, Rock Creek, Otranto,
Brownville, and County Roads T 54 And A 31.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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LAT...LON 4350 9255 4330 9256 4321 9302 4350 9303
      4350 9304 4361 9305
TIME...MOT...LOC 0339Z 235DEG 54KT 4360 9306 4345 9295 4321 9297 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

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