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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1057 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

IAC131-MNC099-180415-
/O.CON.KARX.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-260518T0415Z/
Mitchell IA-Mower MN-
1057 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

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

At 1057 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Riceville, or 12 miles northeast of Osage, moving east at 65 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
eastern Mitchell and south central Mower Counties, including the
following locations... Meyer, Brownville, County Roads T 54 And A 31,
Pioneer State Park, Johnsburg, McIntire, and Little Cedar.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 4350 9255 4330 9256 4326 9277 4344 9277
      4355 9278
TIME...MOT...LOC 0357Z 261DEG 57KT 4342 9265 

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

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