Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 7:38PM CDT until May 17 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
TORTOP
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Western Ottawa County in north central Kansas...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 737 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Beverly, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
Minneapolis, Tescott, and Ada.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Ottawa, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: