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

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618 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

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

At 618 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Baileyville, moving northeast at 45 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...
Frankfort, Axtell, Summerfield, Vermillion, and Baileyville.

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 3966 9643 3984 9640 4000 9640 4000 9602
      3979 9612 3967 9629
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 240DEG 40KT 3986 9616 

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

$$

Flanagan