WFUS53 KEAX 182216
TOREAX
MOC005-087-182300-
/O.NEW.KEAX.TO.W.0043.260518T2216Z-260518T2300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
516 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Atchison County in northwestern Missouri...
  Northwestern Holt County in northwestern Missouri...

* Until 600 PM CDT.

* At 516 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Verdon, or near
  Falls City, moving northeast at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

  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...
  Mound City, Fairfax, Craig, Bigelow, Corning, and Indian Cave State
  Park.

This includes Interstate 29 between mile markers 84 and 104.
 
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 4042 9518 4013 9518 4009 9540 4012 9540
      4013 9542 4016 9544 4018 9548 4024 9547
      4025 9549 4026 9555 4029 9555 4030 9558
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 240DEG 44KT 4016 9559 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

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