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

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Marshall-
529 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MARSHALL COUNTY...

At 528 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Blue Rapids,
moving northeast at 35 mph.

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

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado. At 5:28 PM, 
         emergency management reported a tornado east of Blue Rapids.

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, 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.

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LAT...LON 4000 9655 3971 9625 3961 9667 3975 9679
      3983 9680 4000 9663
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 235DEG 33KT 3970 9660 

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

$$

Flanagan