WWUS53 KEAX 182228
SVSEAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
528 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

MOC005-087-182300-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-260518T2300Z/
Atchison MO-Holt MO-
528 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ATCHISON AND NORTHWESTERN HOLT COUNTIES...

At 527 PM CDT, a confirmed dangerous tornado was located near 
Barada, or 13 miles northwest of Mound City, moving northeast at 50 
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Mound City, Fairfax, Craig, Corning, and Indian Cave State Park.

This includes Interstate 29 between mile markers 84 and 104.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a dangerous tornado is on the ground. To protect your
life, 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 4042 9518 4013 9518 4012 9540 4013 9542
      4016 9544 4018 9548 4024 9547 4025 9549
      4026 9555 4029 9555 4030 9558
TIME...MOT...LOC 2227Z 233DEG 44KT 4024 9546 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

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