WWUS83 KGID 181843
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
143 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
 
KSZ019-181915-
Mitchell KS-
143 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL MITCHELL COUNTY THROUGH
215 PM CDT...

At 143 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong 
thunderstorms in Lincoln County, along a line extending from near 
Victor to 7 miles southeast of Sylvan Grove. Movement was northeast 
at 60 mph. Over the next half hour, some of this activity will enter 
Mitchell County, and could potentially further strengthen. 

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Beloit, Asherville, Simpson, and Victor.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for north central
Kansas.

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LAT...LON 3950 9829 3950 9793 3922 9793 3922 9836
TIME...MOT...LOC 1843Z 205DEG 61KT 3924 9819 3898 9826 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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