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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
224 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

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224 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
OTTAWA COUNTY...

At 224 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles northeast of Beverly, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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...
Minneapolis, Delphos, Tescott, and Ada.

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 3922 9793 3931 9780 3931 9779 3921 9759
      3905 9757 3896 9789 3896 9793
TIME...MOT...LOC 1924Z 241DEG 31KT 3906 9793 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

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Flanagan