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SVSEAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
503 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

MOC005-182230-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-260518T2230Z/
Atchison MO-
503 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ATCHISON COUNTY...

At 502 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Tarkio, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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...
Tarkio, Rock Port, Blanchard, and Westboro.
 
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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

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LAT...LON 4058 9520 4048 9520 4048 9518 4042 9518
      4037 9552 4058 9564
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 244DEG 32KT 4052 9542 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

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