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

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Jackson-
731 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN JACKSON COUNTY...

At 729 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Whiting, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. At 715 pm, EM reported damage to 
         a outbuilding/barn northeast of Holton.

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...
Holton and Whiting.

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.

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LAT...LON 3957 9556 3957 9557 3949 9557 3945 9571
      3956 9579 3965 9558 3965 9556
TIME...MOT...LOC 0029Z 240DEG 50KT 3954 9563 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

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Griesemer