WFUS53 KTOP 182130
TORTOP
KSC027-117-161-201-182215-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
430 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Riley County in northeastern Kansas...
  Southeastern Washington County in north central Kansas...
  Northeastern Clay County in north central Kansas...
  Southwestern Marshall County in northeastern Kansas...

* Until 515 PM CDT.

* At 429 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 4 miles south of Palmer, moving northeast at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
  Marysville, Washington, Blue Rapids, Hanover, Waterville, Linn,
  Greenleaf, Barnes, and Palmer.

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 3939 9711 3958 9728 3988 9699 3990 9673
      3966 9645
TIME...MOT...LOC 2129Z 233DEG 30KT 3957 9712 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

Flanagan