Tornado Warning — Warned Area, IA — May 18, 2026
NWS OAX · ETN 31 · National Weather Service warning
Event Summary
The National Weather Service office OAX issued a tornado warning at 22:06 UTC on May 18, 2026. The warning was in effect for 54 minutes, ending at May 18, 2026 23:00 UTC. At the last radar check, the storm was located near 40.52, -95.39, moving east-northeast at about 31 mph.
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Counties Affected
Storm Reports
| Time | Location | County / State | EF | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 WNW Athelstan | Taylor, IA | UNK | Trained spotter confirms tornado. Time estimated via radar. (DMX) | |
| 5 WNW Athelstan | Taylor, IA | UNK | Trained spotter confirms tornado. Time estimated via radar. (DMX) |
Preliminary local storm reports (SPC) within the warned area window — subject to revision after NWS surveys.