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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
244 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

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244 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN OTTAWA COUNTY...

At 244 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles northwest of Minneapolis, moving northeast at 35
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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 and Delphos.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3908 9783 3924 9791 3931 9780 3931 9779
      3921 9759 3913 9758
TIME...MOT...LOC 1944Z 238DEG 32KT 3915 9778 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

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Flanagan