WFUS53 KTOP 182133
TORTOP
KSC027-041-143-182215-
/O.NEW.KTOP.TO.W.0035.260518T2133Z-260518T2215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
433 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Dickinson County in central Kansas...
  Southeastern Ottawa County in north central Kansas...
  Southern Clay County in north central Kansas...

* Until 515 PM CDT.

* At 433 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 4 miles north of Niles, moving northeast at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

  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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Wakefield, Manchester, Longford, Oak Hill, Idana, and Niles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3938 9728 3919 9697 3896 9747 3896 9752
      3908 9760
TIME...MOT...LOC 2133Z 226DEG 36KT 3903 9749 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Flanagan