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

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453 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN RILEY...SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON...NORTHEASTERN CLAY AND
SOUTHWESTERN MARSHALL COUNTIES...

At 453 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles northeast of Green, moving northeast at 45 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...
Blue Rapids, Waterville, Linn, Greenleaf, Barnes, Green, 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 3978 9698 3987 9678
      3961 9656
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 236DEG 39KT 3957 9692 

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

$$

Flanagan