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

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Dickinson-Ottawa-Clay-
445 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN DICKINSON...SOUTHEASTERN OTTAWA AND SOUTHERN CLAY
COUNTIES...

At 444 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Manchester, 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...
Wakefield, Manchester, Longford, Oak Hill, and Idana.

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 3938 9728 3919 9697 3898 9743 3916 9752
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 242DEG 32KT 3907 9736 

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

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Flanagan