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

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Ottawa-
456 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN OTTAWA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

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

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LAT...LON 3928 9737 3938 9728 3919 9697 3901 9737
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 234DEG 32KT 3912 9727 

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Dickinson-Clay-
456 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN DICKINSON AND SOUTHERN CLAY COUNTIES...

At 455 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Manchester, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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, Manchester, Longford, Oak Hill, and Idana.

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 3928 9737 3938 9728 3919 9697 3901 9737
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 234DEG 32KT 3912 9727 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

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Flanagan