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

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530 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN GEARY...SOUTHWESTERN RILEY AND SOUTHEASTERN CLAY
COUNTIES...

At 529 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Wakefield, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
Wakefield and Milford.

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 3918 9687 3916 9702 3918 9708 3923 9713
      3932 9699 3925 9688
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 241DEG 25KT 3921 9701 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Griesemer