WFUS53 KTOP 182251
TORTOP
KSC117-131-182345-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
551 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Nemaha County in northeastern Kansas...
  Eastern Marshall County in northeastern Kansas...

* Until 645 PM CDT.

* At 550 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles southwest of
  Beattie, moving northeast at 30 mph.

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

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado..Storm chasers 
           continue to report a tornado with this storm.

  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...
  Frankfort, Axtell, Beattie, Summerfield, Vermillion, and
  Baileyville.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3979 9612 3967 9629 3965 9648 3980 9663
      4000 9649 4000 9602
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 229DEG 25KT 3979 9648 

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

$$

Flanagan