Tornado Warning — Warned Area, IA — May 18, 2026
NWS FSD · ETN 14 · National Weather Service warning
Event Summary
The National Weather Service office FSD issued a tornado warning at 01:26 UTC on May 18, 2026. The warning was in effect for 28 minutes, ending at May 18, 2026 01:54 UTC. At the last radar check, the storm was located near 42.83, -95.64, moving east-northeast at about 41 mph.
Timeline
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Counties Affected
Storm Reports
| Time | Location | County / State | EF | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 NE Meriden | Cherokee, IA | UNK | Storm chasers reported a brief tornado on the ground 2 to 3 minutes. Time and location confirmed with radar. (FSD) | |
| 5 WSW Royal | Clay, IA | UNK | Social media video relayed by emergency manager of brief tornado. Location estimated. (FSD) | |
| 2 NW Terril | Dickinson, IA | UNK | Viewed on social media. (FSD) |
Preliminary local storm reports (SPC) within the warned area window — subject to revision after NWS surveys.