Kansas Tornado Warning Extreme | Effective 05-18-2026 12:21

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 2:21PM CDT until May 18 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 12:21pm
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
TORTOP The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Republic County in north central Kansas... West central Washington County in north central Kansas... North central Cloud County in north central Kansas... * Until 300 PM CDT. * At 221 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 5 miles north of Concordia, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter. 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... Cuba, Haddam, and Agenda.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 3:00 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 3:00 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Cloud, KS; Republic, KS; Washington, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS