Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 4:53PM CDT until May 18 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 2:53pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 453 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles northeast of Green, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Blue Rapids, Waterville, Linn, Greenleaf, Barnes, Green, and Palmer.
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:
Clay, KS; Marshall, KS; Riley, KS; Washington, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: