Tornado Warning — Warned Area, IA — May 18, 2026
NWS DMX · ETN 37 · National Weather Service warning
Event Summary
The National Weather Service office DMX issued a tornado warning at 02:08 UTC on May 18, 2026. The warning was in effect for 52 minutes, ending at May 18, 2026 03:00 UTC. At the last radar check, the storm was located near 42.87, -94.58, moving east-northeast at about 62 mph.
Timeline
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Counties Affected
Storm Reports
| Time | Location | County / State | EF | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 NW Terril | Dickinson, IA | UNK | Viewed on social media. (FSD) | |
| Graettinger | Palo Alto, IA | UNK | Reports of power pole and tree damage in town. Time estimated by radar. (DMX) | |
| Moorland | Webster, IA | UNK | Multiple trees down upwards of 8 inches in diameter. Time estimated via radar. (DMX) | |
| 3 SSW Armstrong | Emmet, IA | UNK | Confirmed tornado estimated via webcam. (DMX) | |
| 2 S Wesley | Kossuth, IA | UNK | Confirmed tornado via Emergency Management. (DMX) | |
| 4 N Crystal Lake | Winnebago, IA | UNK | Reports of power line sparking/flashing. (DMX) |
Preliminary local storm reports (SPC) within the warned area window — subject to revision after NWS surveys.