WFUS53 KTOP 182207
TORTOP
KSC117-201-182300-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
507 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Washington County in north central Kansas...
  Central Marshall County in northeastern Kansas...

* Until 600 PM CDT.

* At 506 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles southwest of
  Waterville, moving northeast at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 5:04 PM, a tornado 
           was southwest of Waterville.

  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, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Waterville, Beattie, Barnes,
  Vermillion, and Oketo.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3971 9625 3957 9673 3957 9685 3968 9697
      4000 9663 4000 9655
TIME...MOT...LOC 2206Z 235DEG 33KT 3959 9681 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

Flanagan