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

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600 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN NEMAHA AND EASTERN MARSHALL COUNTIES...

At 559 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Beattie, moving
northeast at 30 mph.

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

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 5:54 PM, storm 
         chasers reported a tornado and damage east of Winifred.

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.

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LAT...LON 3979 9612 3967 9629 3965 9648 3980 9663
      4000 9649 4000 9602
TIME...MOT...LOC 2259Z 236DEG 27KT 3982 9641 

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

$$

Flanagan